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Marlborough, MASSACHUSETTS, Burial Ground Inscriptions OLD COMMON, SPRING HILL, AND BRIGHAM CEMETERIES. WORCESTER, MASSACHUSETTS: PUBLISHED BY FRANKLIN P. RICE Trustee of the Fund. 1908. 7iV Marlborough Inscriptions ■ ^ At PHOTO. BV F. P. UICE, NOV. 6, 1006 Old CoiMMON Burial Ground Looking East ^* (auxiliary.) Marlborough, MASSACHUSETTS, Burial Ground Inscriptions OLD COMMON, SPRING HILL, AND BRIGHAM CEMETERIES. WORCESTER, MASSACHUSETTS: PUBLISHED BY FRANKLIN P. RICE Trustee of the Fund. 1908. ONE HUNDRED COPIES PRINTED. PRIVATE PRESS OF FRANKLIN P. RICK. ILLUSTRATIONS FROM PHOTOGRAPHS AND DESIGNS BY F. P. RICE. Gift Foreword to the Marlborough Records; A retrospect. ' I *HE printing of the Vital Records, the Burial Ground Inscriptions, and the Proprietors' Records of Marlborough is a realization in small part of a plan formed in 1885 to copy and print the records of several of the old Massachusetts Towns in the pathway of the westward emi- gration from the coast from 1635 to 1660. Some of the details of this plan were discussed at length in certain quarters, and with competent authorities, but I received little encouragement to proceed in an under- taking which seemed to the majority of those gentlemen to be attended with insurmountable difficulties. I gratefully remember, however, that there were two or three who took the opposite view, and who offered assistance. Four of the towns contemplated in the project were Water- town, Concord, Sudbury and Marlborough, and I felt assured that even the announcement of the beginning of work in these important places would give an impetus to record publication in other parts of the State, which was then my principal object. During the next three years the enterprise was under consideration, but various other interests interposed to delay it, and before arrange- ments could be perfected I unexpectedly found myself involved in the undertaking of printing the second series of the Worcester Records, from which, in consequence of certain unforeseen and singular diffi- culties, I was not wholly freed until 1898. During the period 1876— 1882 I had completed the Worcester Records to 1783, including the Proprietors' Book, and also the Records of the Worcester County Court of General Sessions from 1731 to 1737, the latter being, I be- lieve, the first example of printed countv records in Massachusetts. Considerable activity in record work was manifested in various places in the State from 1880 to 1890, mostly through individual effort. Dr. Samuel A. Green began the publication of the Groton Records in 1880, FOREWORD: and Mr. Henry S. Nourse prepared three volumes of Lancaster Records in 1884 and later. The most notable instance during this period was the printing of the Dedham Records in six volumes under the super- vision of Don Gleason Hill, Esq. A little later, efforts of this kind began to multiply. Probably the first in Massachusetts, consecutively exerted, was that of printing the Brookline (Muddy River) Records, the first volume appearing in 1874, the others not until 1889. In 1890 I was glad to be informed by Mr. C. A. Stearns that the Watertown Historical Society was about to begin the printing of the local records with the aid of appropriations by the town. About this time I made a verbal proposition to Mr. George Tolman of Concord to print the records of that town upon my own responsibility, if he would furnish the copy, and this offer seemed to strike him favorably. Shortly after, meeting Mr. Francis E. Blake of Boston, who has always been, during my thirty years' acquaintance with him, a ready and potent force in record v\^ork, I mentioned this circumstance, and he offered to assume one-fourth of the expense. Thus reinforced, I renewed my proposition in writing, to which Mr. Tolman replied that he would, before giving his decision, make an attempt to induce the town at its annual meeting to appropriate a sum to enable the Concord Antiquarian Society to carry forward the undertaking. In this effort he was success- ful^ so far as the printing of the vital records of the town was concerned, and his book is one of the best prepared under the old method, while his incomparable index modifies in some degree the evils of that system. Mr. Tolman wrote that he desired to follow the scientific plan in the printing of records of this class, and avoid the confusing use of an index, but probably he was overruled. For several years I was not able to give further consideration to this locality, my efforts in reorganizing the record work under the Systematic History Fund being confined to towns in Worcester County. The burning of the city building in Marlborough in 1902, and the narrow escape of the records from destruction, caused my thoughts to turn again in that direction, and I was urged by friends in the New-England His- toric Genealogical Society and by others to undertake the work of copy- ing and printing the vital records of Marlborough at once. I was obliged, however, to await the completion of the new city hall before A RETROSPECT. a suitable place for copying the records could be provided, and it was not until the fall of 1 906 that this task was begun. In the meantime I secured copies of the church records and of the gravestone inscriptions. The Vital Records of Sudbury were published in 1903 by the New- England Historic Genealogical Society, at the charge of the Eddy Town- Record Fund, I had a deeper interest in Marlborough than in any other place in Massachusetts. It was the parent town not only of the settlements in a large adjacent territory but of others more remote, and its records have a particular value in connection with the first history of all these. It was my native town, and had it not been for the difficulty in securing the copy of its records at that period, I should probably have put forth my efforts there instead of in Worcester, and made it the first example of a town with all its records in print. I made an examination of the manuscript volumes in 1883 with a strong inclination to engage in the work of printing, but I was then overtasked. I experienced peculiar satisfaction in being able to make even a beginning at a late date. It was in Marlborough that I first thought of making use of type to enable me to produce copies in number of certain historical data from original materials which I had collected. Acting under the impulse I procured a small press and type enough to set an octavo page, and thus unknowingly acquired a power, which, as later developments have shown, has proved effective in carrying out the various enterprises in which I have engaged, as otherwise they must have failed of accom- plishment through lack of pecuniary means and in the face of the dis- couragements and other obstacles encountered. This was in March, 1 87 1, and soon after, I returned to Worcester, and for the next two or three years other interests prevailed, but what at a later period became my main object was kept in mind. Facility in the use of type came slowly, for I never received an hour's instruction in a printing office, and have always followed my own methods. It is, perhaps, remark- able that I have many times been solicited to print books for others at high prices. A few of these offers I have accepted that I might be able to patch over financial bare spots in the record work. I hope sometime to give in detail an account of the various under- takings in the line of record preservation with which I have been con- foreword: nected since I began, in the early seventies, with the idea, crude and imperfect, of subjecting to classification for easy reference manuscript materials in public depositories, many of which were then hidden or unknown, and in many places practically inaccessible ; but only a brief summary can be given here. Thirty-five years ago the interest in such matters was mainly antiquarian, and the few examples in print in this line had been inspired from that standpoint. Genealogical research was not then the powerful factor it is to-day. As the idea expanded and developed I came to regard the work chiefly in its practical and scientific aspects, and I applied the term Systematic History as best explaining its purpose to meet the necessities of all inquirers and investigators. My fortunate meeting v.ith Mr. Samuel E. Staples in 1869 resulted in the formation of The Worcester Society of Antiquity five years later. The Worcester Records in eight volumes were published by that Society, some financial aid being given by the City. In 1882—3 considerable work was done at the State House with the intention of including certain early archives of the Commonwealth in the printed Collections of the Society, but this project encountered remonstrances of such a nature that I abandoned it, as, for other reasons, I did the one to print the County Probate and Land Records in 1891. The purpose in these proposi- tions was to have the Society maintain its place as the leader in the record work. I formulated a plan sometime before 1890 to require the towns in Massachusetts to print their records, but this met with little favor. Its substantial features are embodied in the Act of 1902. The formation of The Massachusetts Record Society in 1891 was an abortive attempt to reorganize the record work upon a practical basis. Considerable was, however, accomplished, in western Massachusetts and in New Hampshire ; the results in the latter locality were turned over to the State Board of Vital Statistics at Concord. Pursuing the work since 1898 under the operation of the Systematic History Fund, I have been able to secure copies and to print the vital records of more than thirty towns in central Massachusetts. FRANKLIN P. RICE. Worcester, April, igo8. THE FIRST BURYING GROUND. Hudson and other authorities are, I think, in error in stating that the oldest burying ground in Marl- borough is the one "adjoining the Old Common" (now on Prospect Street, in the rear of the High School building). No date earlier than 17 13 has been found in this ground, while the one at Spring Hill contains quite a number of stones with dates before 1700, notably the one to Captain Hutchinson, who was killed by the Indians in 1675. Some of the early records of Marlborough are missing, and the time of the laying out of the Spring Hill ground cannot now be determined, but it is quite early referred to as the "ould ground on hurrying hill." If, as is asserted, the first meeting house was built on the Old Common site, it was a departure from the general custom to locate the burying ground at a distance. At a meeting of the Proprietors of Marlborough, April 8, 1706, it was ordered that the land exchanged with John Perry, the tailor, two and one-half acres, adjoining the Meeting House Land, "shall be for a Trayning Place and a Burying Place forever." This seems to fix the date of the opening of the Prospect Street ground. EXPLANATION. The Inscriptions from each burying ground are generally but not invari- ably arranged in alphabetical order. The family names of many of the married women are supplied in the notes, and the index of these and of the names out of place should be consulted. The copies are verbatim, but, while an occasional peculiarity in the text is given, I have not attempted anything in the way of facsimile, for such efforts in type are only halfway expedients. The name of the subject is printed in Small Capitals, with certain exceptions in which the long f appears. The lines on the stones are indicated by dividing marks, and an inscription can readily be reconstructed. The Inscriptions in the three Marlborough burial places were copied by Mr. George Maynard, who has performed similar valuable service for me in many other localities in Massachusetts. The printing of this book was undertaken at the suggestion and re- quest of a friend, and the work has been carried through under the pressure of numerous difficulties, and at such intervals of time, night or day, as could be spared from the discharge of many other duties. So far as the type-setting and presswork is concerned, the book is entirely the work of my own hands. It was printed upon a press which I purchased in 1887 for thirty-eight dollars, and some of the type used was in service many years ago. The production of this volume has been a reminiscence of former experiences. Old Common Burial Ground HERE LYES Old Common Burial Ground. I. M^ Abraham Amfden I 1763 [The above on a broken stone.] [Death's Head.'] 1. Here Lies Buried | y Body of Joseph | Ams- DEN Son of I Cap' Thomas & | M" Eunice Amsden | Who Departed This | Life March y 30 | A. D. 1736 In I y 21'' year of His | Age Footstone: Jofeph Amsden. 3. Herbert W., son of | Winslow Arnold, | Died Sept. 16, 1884. I M. 1 yrs. 10 mos. 4. Winslow Arnold, | Died Mar. 17, 1884. | ^. 2S Yrs. 6 Mos. \_CheruF s Head.] 5. M"- Elizabeth Bailey, | Wife of Col. Silas Bailey of | Bairlin, & formerly the Wife | of Capt. Paul Brigham of Marl- [ borough, died March 30- 1793 ; j aged c^^ years. This Grave contains the feeble mould'ring clay The Spirit triumpli's in Eternal day. Footstone: Mrs I Elizabeth | Bailev lO MARLBOROUGH INSCRIPTIONS. [Baker Monument, reverse.] 6. Arethusa Baker, | 2^ wife of | Rev. Jacob Baker, | & sister of the former | died Sept. 13, 1845 : I aged 23 years. " For we know that if our earthly | house of this tabernable were | dissolved, we have a building of I God, an house not made with I hands, eternal in the heavens." 2d CoR. 5. I. [Baker Monument, east side.] 7. Hannah Baker, | Wife of | Rev. Jacob Baker, | died Feb. 2, 1843 ' I ^g^d 28 years. Husband & child, & all friends that I love, I leave you for a better world above : Stay not — O linger not, for here is pain. And that is a heaven all precious to gain. [The above were daughters of Ephraim and Anna (Temple) Howe, of Marlborough. Rev. Jacob Baker was a brother of Rev. Zephaniah Baker, who was librarian of the Free Public Library of Worcester, Mass., from i860 to 1870.] Baker Monument, front: Rev. J. Baker. 8. Deacon Daniel Barns | v/hose Remains | are here inter'd | fell on fleep | March y 24'^ ^11 S \ ^^ y 74**^ Year of | his Age. The fweet remembrance ot the j'uft. Shall flouriih when he fieeps in duft. Footstone: Deacon | Daniel Barns | 1775 [^Willozv Tree.] 9. Eda I Son of Lovell | & Rebecca Barns, | died Jan. 9, 1 801, aged 2 | years 5 months & 1 1 ds. Sleep fweet child & take thy rest, While Angels guard thy grave. The Almighty God, the Sovereign King He takes but what he gave. Footstone: E. Barns. OLD COMMON BURIAL GROUND. II [Death's HeaJ.] 10. Here Lies Buried | The Body of | M'. Edward Barns | Who Deceased | September y 15 | 1755 Jn y I 75 y^^^ of his I Age Footstone: M"' | Edward Barns [Cherui's Head.^ 11. In Memory of M" | Martha Barns | the Wife of M' I Daniel Barns, | fhe died May 22^ | 1768, in y*" 29''' Year | of her age. Footstone: Mf^ | Martha | Barns [She was a daughter of Joseph and Comfort (Bigelovv) Brigham, and was married to Daniel Barns Jan. 20, 1763.] [Death's Head.'] 12. Here Lies Buried | The Body of M" | Ruth Barns Wife | of M' John Barns | Who Died July | y I 1752 Jn I y'' 31 year of Her j Age Footstone: Mr' | Ruth | Barns 13. Samuel Barns | Son of M' Solomon | Barns. died I Sept. y" lo'*" 1776 | in y^ 4"" Year of | his Age. l$arnrs. 14-15. In memory of | Col. Edward Barnes. | Graduated at Harvard Col'g 1764. | Member of Prov. Cong's 1774. I Col. in Com'd of Reg't at | Cambridge 1775. I Who died Nov. 16, 1803. | IE. ^9- \ Also his wife I Submit Forbes. | Who died Aug. 6, 1827, | JE. 81. [This grave has a Revolutionary marker. Submit Forbes or For- bush was an adopted daughter of Zerrubabel Rice, and probably daugh- ter of Phinehas and Sarah (Bellows) Forbush, born Oct. 8, 1746.] 12 MARLBOROUGH INSCRIPTIONS. ^Urn and Willow Tree.'\ 1 6. In memory of I Mrs. Elizabeth, | Consort of Dea. William Barnes, | who died | Nov. 28, 1830: | ^t. 62. Forgive, blest shade, the tributary tear, That mourns thy exit from a world like this; Forgive the wish that would have kept thee here, And stay'd thy progress to the seats of bliss. No more confined to grovelling scenes of night; No more a tenant pent in mortal clay, — Now should we rather hail thy glorious flight, And trace thy journey to the realms of day. Footstone: E. B. [She was a daughter of Winslow and Elizabeth (Harrington) Brig- ham.] [ t/r» and Willow Tree.'^ 17. Lydia Barnes, | born Nov. 2, 1802, | died | Aug. 3, 1866. Death rides on every passing breeze, And lurks in every flower; Each season has its own disease, Its peril every hour. [She was a daughter of William and Elizabeth (Brigham) Barnes.] ^Urn and Willow Tree."^ 18. Erected in memory of | Rebecca youngest daughter of | Moses and Hepzibah Barnes, | who died Jan. 21, 1835, I ^gcd 4 yrs. & 9 mths. No more the pleasant child is seen, t To please its parents eye, The tender plant so fresh and green, Is in Eternity. Footstone: R. B, \_Urn, Willow Tree, and Pot of Flowers.'] 19. In Memory of I Samuel Barnes, | who died | June 2, 1816. I i^t. 26. [Below are illegible verses.] Footstone: S. B. * OLD COMMON BURIAL GROUND. I3 \_Double Stone: Urns and Willow Trees. "^ lo-'ii. In I memory of I Mr. Solomon | Barnes, I who died | Nov. 21, 1830 | Mt. 90. In I memory of | Mrs. Judith, | wife of M'. | Solomon Barnes, | who died | April 19, 1820, | Mt. 77- A holy quiet reigns around; A calm which nothing can destroy; Nothing can disturb that peace profound, Which their unfettered souls enjoy. Footstone: J. B. S. B. [Judith, wife of Solomon Barnes, was a daughter of John and Abi- gail (Morse) Hapgood.] [ Urn and Willow Tree. ] 11. In memory of | William Barnes, | Son of Dea. William Barnes, | & Mrs. Elizabeth his wife ; | who died | April i, 1822; | lEt. 15 years. Mortals! how few among your race, Have given this thought its weight, That on this flying moment hangs Your everlasting state. Footstone: W. B. [ (/r// and Willow Tree.'j 23. Erected | in | Memory of | Dea. William Barnes, | who died | March 7, 1823; | i5it. 56. Bury the dead; and weep In stillness o'er the loss; Bury the dead; in Christ they sleep, Who bore on earth his cross, And from the grave their dust shall rise In his own image to the skies. Footstone: W. B. [C/ierui's Head.] 24. In Memory of | Zeruiah Barnes, | Wife of Deacon Daniel Barnes, | who departed this life | Sept. 12'^ 1 781; I Aged 76 Years. BlelFed are the dead that die in the Lord. Footstone: Mrs. I Zeruiah I Barnes 14 MARLBOROUGH INSCRIPTIONS. [^Deaih's Head and Scrolbr^ 25. Here Lies Buried | Y^ Body of Lieu* | Abra- ham Beeman I who departed | this Hfe | Nouem^"" \ 13'' I A. D 1750 I Age 58 ye^'rs | 6 M & 9 D= Footstone: Abraham Beeman ^^Cherub's Head.'] 16. In memory of | M" Mary Beeman. | Widow of M^ Abraham Beeman, | She died May 18'*^ 1790; | aged 91 years & 18 days. Footstone: M^s | Mary Beeman [ Ur/i and IVillow Tree. ] 27. In memory of | Mrs. Abigl Bender, | wife of I M' Peter Bender, | who died | April [27] 1805, | Rt. 60. Live to die, and die to live. Footstone: A. Bend i er. [She was a daughter of Jotham and Abigail Brigham, born April 22, 1745; married Feb. 27, 1767.] \Three Urns.] 28-30. In Memory of | Mr. Jotham Bender a. b. I who died Feb>' 9 1800 i^t. 28. | Also | Mr. John Bender | who died Oct. 31, 1793, | in 1 North Caro- lina, I T^t. 24. I And I Mr. Stephen Bender, | who died May 14, 1802, | in | Cape Francois, | iEt. 25. These men ware brothers. This is the ftate of man; to-day he puts forth The tender leaves of hope; to-morrow blofTbms The third day comes a froft, a killing froft. And nips his root. Footstone: -(- -|- -f | Meflrs. Jotham John | and | Stephen Bender. OLD COMMON BURIAL GROUND. I5 [ Vrn and Willow Tree. ] 31. Erected | in memory of | Mr. Peter | Bend- er, I who died | Jan. 6, 1832: | N.t. 87. Footstone: P. B. \^Cherub'' s Head.~^ 32. In Memory of | M" Anna Bent | Wife of M^ Peter Bent y. \ who died | May \ ii"" 1781 : | Aged 27 Years. In thy fair book of Life Divine My God inscribe my name There let it till some humble place Beneath the flaughter'd Lamb Footstone: M" | Anna | Bent 22' Here Lies y' | Body of Deborah | BENTDafter of I M^ Petter & Mr' | Mary Bent who | Deed Feb. y' I 20 1755 Jn y^ 4 | Year of her Age. Footstone: Deborah Bent 34. [An apparently unlettered stone.] Footstone: D. B. \_Death's Head.'\ 2S' Jabez Son to | M' Peter & M" | Mary Bent I Dec'^ Aug' y*" | 5"*. 1740. in y^ 1^ \ Year of his age [ Urn and Willow Tree. ] 26. In Memory of | Mr. Jabez Bent, | who died I May 26, 1 8 17. | ^t. 69. Footstone: J. B. [This grave has a Revolutionary marker.] [ Urn and Willow Tree. ] 37. Sacred | To the Memory of | Mrs Mary Bent, | Relict of Mr. Peter Bent, | Who departed this life 1 June 3, 1803, | N. 93. The sweet remembrance of the just, Shall flourish while they sleep in dust. Footstone: M. B. l6 MARLBOROUGH INSCRIPTIONS. \_Death's Head.'\ 38. Peter Son to | M^ Peter & M" | Mary Bent I Dec' Aug ; 3' I 1740 in ; 7**^ | Year of His Age. Footstone: P. B. [^Cberui's Head, Urn and Willozv Trees. ~\ 39. Beneath thefe Sacred Shades ] rest the Remains of I M'. Peter Bent, | a man juftly efleemed for his | Integrity and Ufefulhiess, both | in pubHck & private Life. I He died March the ii"" 1798 ; | aged 91 years. Imitate his Virtues | And follow him to Glory. Behold fond Man ! "5« here thy pictured life, pafs j'ome feiv years Thy fioix]^ ring Spring; thy Summer's ardent Jlrength, Thy Joher Autumn, Jading into age, And pale concluding JVinter cojnes at lafl And jhuts the scene, hut VIRTUE jole jur-vives. The forms of WINTRY TIME ivill quickly pafs. And one unbounded SPR ING encircle all. ' ' Footstone: f^t ^tUt MtXlt [_Urn and Willow Tree.'\ 40. Sacred | To the Memory of | Mr. Peter Bent. | Who departed this Hfe | Aug. 31, 1801, | iEt. 54- This flesh and blood I want no more. I land upon a purer shore; My work is done and I resign That flesh which is no longer mine. Footstone: P. B. [This grave has a Revolutionary marker.] \_Death's Head.] 41. Here Lies Buried | ; Body of M' | Ezekiel Bouker I Who departed | this Hfe Nouem^' | ;a4"'A.D 1744 I Age 50 years | & 19 d' Footstone: M' | Ezekiel | Bouker [Ezekiel Bouker married, Jan. 24, 1733, Abigail, daughter of Peter and Rebecca (Howe) Rice.] Type of Slati-: Stones, Eighteenth Century (Old Common Ground) OLD COMMON BURIAL GROUND. I7 [DeatFs Head.'] 42. Here Lies Buried | The Body of Mrs. | Rachel Bouker | Who Died Apr' | The 12 | A. D 1754 I In The 52 | year of | Her Age Footstone: Mr' | Rachel Bouker [The above was a daughter of John and Mary (Howe) Bouker, and a sister of Ezekiel (No. 41), born Sept. 9, 1702. She was never married, the prefix Mrs. often being misapplied during the early period, j \_Double Stone: Cherubs^ Heads.] 43-44. In Memory of I Aaron, Son of M'. | Paul Brigham, & M'\ \ EHzabeth his Wife, | he died Ocf. y lo"", I 1 77 1, Aged 3 Years, | 8 m. & 3 d. In Memory of | Sarah, Daugh'of M'. | Paul Brig- ham & M". I Elizabeth his Wife, | flie died Oct^ ; 10*'' I 1771, Aged I Year, | 11 m. & 25 d. Reader ! Death is a debt to Nature due [As we have] paid it, To muft you. Footstone: Sarah | Brigham Aaron | Brigham ^Death's Head.] 45. Here Lies Buried | y Body of Mr" | Abigail Brigham | \ wife of Lieu* | Sam'*" Brigham Esq' | who departed | this life Nouemb' | y 20 a.d 1731 | jn y 36''' year | of her age Footstone: J^ :^ | Mr' Abigail | Brigham [Her maiden name was Moore.] \_Death's Head.] 45^. Here Lies y^ | Body of Abigail | Brigham Daff I of Mr Jotham | & Mr' Abigail | Brigham who I dec'' Septemb' | ' ii"" 1740 | in y 4"" year | of her age Footstone: Abigail | Brigham 3 l8 MARLBOROUGH INSCRIPTIONS. 46. In I memory of | Alden Brigham | Son of M'. Abner Brigham | & Dorothy his wife ; who | died Sep'. 9 1797; age 4 months | & 5 days. My days are few, & I but I'mall Yet murt obey when Chrift [doth call] Footstone: A. Brigham. [ t/r/? and Willow TreeS^ 47. In memory of | Mrs. Betsy, | Wife of | Mr. Willard Brigham, | who died | Dec. 11, 1820, | Nx. 40. We from the dust are formed, By the Almighty power; Here to finish our all, For an eternal hour. Footstone: B. B. [She was a daughter of Oliver and Betsey (Howe) Russell.] {^CherilFTHead.l 48. Here lies ^ body of | M" Bithiah | Brigham Wife to Lieu | Jedidiah Brigham | fhe dec'', Jan'' \ 23**. I AD 1756 in y 61'^ I Year of her age. Footstone: M" | Bithiah | Brigham. [She was a daughter of Joseph and Dorothy (Martin) Howe.] [ Urn and Willow Tree. ] 49. In I memory of | Mrs. Catharine, | Wife of I Mr. I thamar Brigham, | who died | April 13, 1804; I ^t. 39. Footstone: C. B. [Daughter of Solomon and Judith (Hapgood) Barnes.] \J2heruF s Head.~\ 50. In Memory of | M'% Comfort Brigham, [ (Wife of [ M'. Joseph Brigham) | who departed this life, I Sep', y 24"", 1755; I Aged 47 years 11 months | and 20 days. Footstone: M". Comfort | Brigham [A daughter of John and Jerusha (Garfield) Bigelow.] OLD COMMON BURIAL GROUND. I9 \_DcatV s Head and Scrolls.'] 51. Damaris I Brigham Daughf | of M' Jona & I M" Damaris | Brigham who | Dec*^ July 12 | 1752 I jn y 7 year | of Her Age Footstone: D. B. [ Urn and Willow Tree. ] 52. In I memory of | Capt. Daniel Brigham | who died | October 11. 181 8 | lEt. 58. As a Husband, he was kind & affectionate. As a Father, anxious and attractive. As a Man, upright and benevolent. He liv'd belov'd, and died lamented. " An honest man is the noblest work of God." Engraved by J. Park Littleton. Footstone: Capt. D. B. [This grave has a Revolutionary marker.] Memento mori \_CheruFs Head.] 53. In Memory of | Dorothy Brigham, | (Daughter of | M^ Caleb Brigham & | M". Hannah his wife) | who died Aug'. 23^ ad. | 1785; Aged 14 years | 1 1 months & 23 days. Death may diffolve my body now, And bear my Ipirit home. Footstone: Dorothy | Brigham \_Double Stone,] 54-55. In Memory of | Eli Brigham | who died Aug'. 29"", I 1775. Aged I Year, 10 | Months, & 13 Days. PiERPONT Brigham | who died Aug*^ 31", | I775' Aged 3 Years, | 5 Months & 9 Days. Children of Cap'. Paul Brigham | & M" Elizabeth his Wife. Happy the Babes who privileg'd by fate To (horter labour & a lighter weight Rec** but Yesterday the gift of breath Order'd to-morrow to return to Death. 20 MARLBOROUGH INSCRIPTIONS. [^Death's Head.'] ^6. Here Lies Buried | ' Body of ^ Widow | Elizabeth Brigham | Relic' to Cap' | Samuel Brig- ham I who departed | this life July | y 26"" a.d 1739 I in y 75"^ year | of her age Footstone: Elizabeth | Brigham [Maiden name Howe.] [ [/r« and Willow Tree.] 57. Sacred | to the memory of | Mrs. Elizabeth Brighem, I who died | Oct. 25. 1815. | Rt, 78. | wife of I Mr. Winslow Brighem Je.%M% the vision of thy face Hath over-powering charms; Scarce shall I feel deaths cold embrace If Christ be in my arms. Footstone: E. B. [A daughter of Daniel and Mary Harrington, married to Winslow Brigham July 29, 1760.] Memento mori {^Cherub's Head.] 58. This Monument | is Erected in | Memory of Cap^ I Ephraim Brigham | Who died Feb''. 7'^ | AD I77I ^t'. 63. Down to the Dead all muft defcend, The Saints of God muft die ; While Angells Guard their Souls to Reft In Duft their Bodies lie. Footstone: Cap'. | Ephraim | Brigham | 1771 {^Death's Head.] 59. Hannah Dau\ to | M\ Ephraim & M" | Hannah Bridgham | Aged 4 years & 6 | M° Dec"* Sep'^; ar' I 173.6 [This stone is sunken deep in the ground, but 1736 appears to be the year.] OLD COMMON BURIAL GROUND. 2 1 Memento Mori \J)ouble Sto?ie : Urns and Willow Trees.'] 60-61. In I memory of | Mrs. Hannah | Brig- ham, wife of I Mr. Caleb Brigham | She died April | 2, 1 8 12 lEt. 69 I Years. Cease weeping friends your flowing tears restr'n, None can escape from death's vast domain ; Hush every murmur, check each rising sigh, Remember all are mortal — born to die. In I memory of | Mr. Francis Son of | Mr. Caleb & Mrs. I Hannah Brigham, | Student at Harvard | College, he died | Nov. 14, 1796 | Mt xx. Like roses cropt before their bloom He's carried to the silent tomb ; Where Genius Learning worth and parts Are screened from adverse Fortune's darts. [These inscriptions stand side by side on the double stone. Mrs. Brigham was a daughter of Daniel and Zeruiah (Eager) Barnes.] {Cher^IFT Head.'\ 62. To the memory of | M'. Ithamer Brigham I who died May the 2,^. \ 1784. Aged 54 years, | 6 Months, & 27 days. My Soul in Chrift's fweet hands I truft, Now can I fweetly Sleep ; My Body falling to the duft, I leave with thee to keep. Footstone: Mr. Ithamer | Brigham. [This grave has a Revolu- tionary marker.] \_Urn and Willow Tree.~\ 6^. In Memory of | Mr. Ithamer | Brigham, | who died | March 12, 1836, | Mt. 77. Footstone: L B. [^CheruF s Head.'\ 64. Here lies y body of | Lieu* Jedidiah | Brig- ham. he died | May ^ 21^*, ad 1763, | in y 70*\ Year I [of his Age. ?] Footstone: \_Figure of a Dove.'] Lieut. | Jedidiah | Brigham. 22 MARLBOROUGH INSCRIPTIONS. [J Rose.] 65. Jedidiah (Son of M^ | Winslow, & M^ | Elizabeth Brigham) | died ' 3^ of | Sep". 1766: | Aged 20 I Months. Footstone: J. B. [_Urn ajid Willow Tree.'] 66. In memory of | Mr. Jedediah Brigham Jr, I who died | Dec. i, 1829, | JEt. 22. Depart my friends dry up your tears, I must lie here till Christ appears. Footstone: J. B. \_Double Stone: Urns and Willow Trees. Inscriptions side by side in circular panels.] 67-68. Jedediah Brigham | died | April 26, 1846, I lEt. 79 yrs. & I 7 mos. Lydia Brigham | died | April 29, 1824, | lEt. 53 yrs. & I 10 mos. These mortal bodies, now by death subdued. Return to dust and mingle with the sod, Their souls in joyous triumph angels viewed, Conveyed them back, to Heaven, their Maker, God. Footstone: J. B. L. B. [Mrs. Brigham was a daughter of William and Lydia (Morse) Boyd. She was married Aug. 17, 1791.] IWilk^Tree.'] 69. Jonah | Son of Paul | & Fancy Brigham | died July 26, 1799 | ^ 2 years 6 m & i d My time was fhort the longer is my reft God caird me home he saw it beft. Footstone: + | J. Brigham From Deaths Arrest No Age is Free [^Death's Head.] 70. In Memory of Enf | Jonathan Brigham. | he died J^n\ \ ; 4'\ ad 1768, | in ^ 94th Year | of his Age. Reader: Remember Time it runneth faft, The longeft Lives muft end at laft. Footstone: Eni'". | yoNAXHAN | Brigham | 1768. OLD COMMON BURIAL GROUND. 23 Memento mori [Death's Head.'\ 71. In Memory of | M'. Joseph Brigham | who departed this life | July \ 29'*". 1786 | Aged 80 years 3 months | and 8 days. Footstone: M"^ Joseph | Brigham lD€atVrHead.'\ 72. In Memory of | Lydia, Daugh'. of | M' Benja- min Brigham & M". | Hannah his wife; | fhe died Aug' I ; \i'^ 1763 Age I 5 Y^ 5 M Footstone: Lydia | Brigham Memento Mori \_Cherub' 5 Head and Urns.'\ 73. Erected | In Memory of | M". Lydia Brig- ham I Wife of I Lieu'. Joseph Brigham | who departed this Life | Mayy23''. 1784. Aged | 41 years & 38 days. Life is Short, but Death is Shure, Sin is the Wound, Chrift is the Cure; of fallen man Salvation Shure. Footstone: Mrs. | Lydia Brigham [Mrs. Brigham was a daughter of Daniel and Zeruiah Barnes.] \_Cher^Ib^ Head.~\ 74. In Memory of | Mary Brigham, | Wife of Enf". Jona- | than Brigham. | fhe died Nov\ ; g'\ \ AD 175 1, in y 74"". I Year of her Age. Reader: Death is a Debt to Nature due, [Which I have paid and fo muft you.] Footstone: M". Mary | Brigham | 1751 [She was a daughter of John and Mary Fay.] [L/r;/ and Willow Tree.~\ 75. In Memory of | Mrs. Mary Brigham, | Wife of I Mr. Ithermer Brigham. | who died | May 13, 1813. I .Et. 78. Footstone: -|- | M. B. [A daughter of Abraham and Mary (Rice) Beaman.] 24 MARLBOROUGH INSCRIPTIONS. [^Death's Head and Scrolls.'] 76. Mattathias I Brigham Son | of M' Jona- than I & M" Damarls | Brigham who | Dec"* August 18 I 1752 in y 10 I Year of his age. Footstone: M. B. lScrolL~\ 77. Miriam Brigham, | Daugh'. of Capt. Paul | Brigham & M". | EHzabeth his Wife, | died Jan^ 10'" 1776. I Aged 12 Years. How loved how valued once [The other lines are illegible.] Footstone: Miriam | Brigham \_Cherub^s Head.] 78. In Memory of | Capt. Paul Brigham | who died I June y 4"" 1777 | Aged 40 Years & | 2 Months The Iweet remembrance of the yuA Shall flourifh when they fleep in Duft. Footstone: Capt. | Paul | Brigham [Death's Head.] 79. Here Hes Buried | y Body of | Phinehas Brigham | Son of Lieu' | Sam'^ Brigham, Esq' | & Mr' Abigail his | wife who died | Auguft y 23^* | 1736 in ii"" I [year of his age] Footstone: Phinehas | Brigham \_CheruPs Head.] 80. In Memory of I Ruth Brigham, | (The Wife of M'. I Ithamar Brigham.) | fhe died May ^ 29*^ | ad 1766, Aged 34 Y', I 3 Months, & 9 Days. Beneath this ftone Death's Prif'nor lies, The ftone iliall move the Prif'nor rile j When God by his Almighty Word, Calls his dead Saints to meet the Lord. Footstone: Mrs. Ruth | Brigham, j 1766 [She was a daughter of Daniel and Mary (Bigelow) Ward.] OLD COMMON BURIAL GROUND. 2^ Memento mori [C/ierul>'s Head.'\ 8 1. In Memory of | M". Ruth Brigham, | (wife of I M'. Jofeph Brigham) | who departed this life | Feb', y y'*" 1786; Aged | 74 years 1 months | and ao days. Footstone: Mrs Ruth | Brigham [According to Hudson's History of Marlborough, Ruth was the second wife of Joseph Brigham, and at the time of her marriage to him was the widow of Elisha Ward.] IJn Uni.-\ 82. In Memory of | M'" Ruth Brigham | only daugh*. of Mr. Ithamer | & Mrs. Ruth Brigham. | who died | Sep'. 20 1797: | i^tatis 41. Footstone: Mifs | R. Brigham. [^Cherui's Head over Death's Head,'^ 83. Here Lyes Buried | The Body of Cap*. | Samuel Brigham, j Deceafed July the 24'^ 17 13 | in the 59"" year of his age. Footstone: ^Death's Head.'^ Capt. Samuel | Brigham Memento Mori [Cherub's Head.'] 84. In Memory of Mifs | Sarah Brigham (Daugh- ter of I M' Thomas Brigham & | M" Sarah his Wife) fhe I died July ; 2i^ ad 1765 | In ; 34"^ Year of | her Age Time was I ftood where thou doft now, And vievvM the Dead as thou doft me. Ere long thou' It lie as low as I, And others (land & look on thee. Footstone: Mifs Sarah | Brigham | 1765. [This footstone and the one belonging to Mrs. Sarah Brigham on next page have changed places.] 4 26 MARLBOROUGH INSCRIPTIONS. S^A Scroll'] 85. In Memory of | M". Sarah Brigham, | Relia of I M^ Tho% Brigham. | fhe died Sept. ; I5'^ 1775: I Aged 74 Years. Remember time it runeth faft, The longeft lives muft end at laft. Footstone: Mrs Sarah | Brigham | 1775. [She was a daughter of Joseph and Sarah (Howe) Stratton.] \_Urn and Willow Tree.] 86. Erected | in memory of | Mrs. | Thankfull Brigham, | widow of the late | Cap\ Daniel Brigham I who died | Dec. 14, 1824; | ^t. 59. Her milder graces ot domestic life, And kindred virtues, let thy soul revere; And o'er the best of mothers drop a tear. Footstone: T. B. [She was a daughter of George and Mary (Bragg) Brigham.] \_Rose, Death' s Head and Scrolls.] 87. In Memory of I M'. Thomas Brigham | who died November ^ 25"", | ad 1765, in y 70th | Year of his Age. Behold & fee ! as You pafs by, As You are now, fo once was I ; As I am now, lb You muft be. Prepare for Death, & follow me. Mr. Thomas | Brigham | 1765 [_Urn and Willow Tree.] 88. WiLLARD Brigham | died | Aug. 28, 1835, I ^t. ez. Footstone: W. B. {^Death's Head.] 89. In Memory of | William (Son of M^ | Wil- liam Brigham & | M". Betty his Wife) | who died March | 6"^ 1771 Aged i Y^ | 2 m. & 7 d. Footstone: William I Brigham OLD COMMON BURIAL GROUND. 2^ {^Death's Head.'] 90. Sacred | to the memory of | M'. Winflow Brigham, I who died Auguft 19, 1791, | i^tatis 54. " Vain man ! thy fond purl'uit forbear, Repent, your end is nigh; Death at tlie fartheft can't be far, O think before you die." Footstone: Mr. | Winllow Brigham. [DeathFTHead.'] 91. Zeruiah Brigham | Daughter of M'. | ^oel & M". I Mary Brigham, | died Aug'. ^ 31^ | ad 1746 Aged I I Y 5 M, & 20 D. Footstone: Zeruiah | Brigham [J Scro//.] 92. In Memory of | Elisabeth Clifford | (Wife of M'. Jonathan | Clifford.) who died | Nov^ ^ 17"^ 1775. in I y 49"" Year of her | Age. Footstone: Mrs. Elilabeth | Clifford 1775 (toU, [J/i Urn.] 93. Mrs. I Elizabeth Cole, | ReHct of Tho*. Cole I of Boston, | died Jan. 13,1813. | An. ^t. 102. Footstone: % \ E. C. 94. George W. Cook, | Died in | Feltonville Sept. 4. I 1830 M. 31 [Sculptor's mark:] N'. Piper, Hudson. [He married Charlotte, daughter of Silas Felton (No. 106).] Profits. \_Urn and Willow Tree.] 95. In memory of | Mr. | Walter Crosby, | died I July 14, 1839, | iEt. 44. He's gone and left me here below, To mourn his loss with grief and wo, But God — [remainder illegible]. Footstone: W. C. 28 MARLBOROUGH INSCRIPTIONS. (JtttunCnflijam. [ Urn and Willow Tree. ] 96. Mr. Eli | Cunningham, | died | June 5, 1837, I i^t. 44. What though affliction here would heave a sigh, That one so loved and so revered should die ; Calm resignation clasps a Saviour's cross, And mourns, but does not murmur at the loss. Footstone: E. C. \_lJrn and Willow Tree.~\ 97. Hannah, | daughter of | Mr. Eliphaz & | Mrs. Hannah Davis | died | June 12, 18 16, | Mt. 5 months. Footstone: H. D. [ Urn and Willow Tree. ] 98. In memory of | Mrs. Hannah, | wife of Mr. Eliphaz Davis, | who died | Aug. 9, 18 17: | Mt. 25. The soul of our sister is gone, To highten the triumph above ; Exalted to Jesus' throne. And clasp'd in the arms of his love. Footstone: H. D. iFafi. From Deaths Arrest no age is Free \_Death's Head.^ 99. In Memory of Mary; | Daugh'. of M'. Jofiah & I M". Mary Fay. | & Grand daughter of | M'. Peter, & M". Mary | Bent, fhe died Jan^ | ; ii\ 1773 : in the 15''' | Year of her | Age. How lov'd how Valu'd Once, Avails me not 5 To Whom Related, Or by whom forgot. Footstone: Mary Fay j 1773. OLD COMMON BURIAL GROUND. 29 iFelton. [ t/r/7 and Willow Tree.'\ 100. In I Memory of | Mr. Azadiah | Felton, I who died | Feb. 25, 18 19. | Nx, 93 years | & 11 months. My Saviour calls and I must go And leave you here my friends below ; " But soon my God will call for thee, Prepare for Death to follow me. Footstone: A. F. [She was the widow of Jacob Felton, whose inscription follows, and a daughter of Ephraim Howe. Her first name is commonly written Hazadiah. The prefix of Mr. cut on the stone was an error. ] \_Deat¥7~Head.'\ loi. In memory of | M'. Jacob Felton, | who died November 20'''. | 1789. in the 77'^ year | of his age. Why do we mourn departing friends, Or {hake at Death's alarms ; 'Tis but the voice which ^efus fends, 'To call them to his arms. Footstone: Mr. | Jacob Felton. [ Urti and Willow Tree. ] 102. Mrs. Levinah | wife of | Mr. Stephen Felton, I died I March 6, 1842 | Mt. 87. Farewell, dear friends and children too For Christ lias called me home, In a short time he'll call for you, Prepare yourselves to come. Footstone: L. F. [She was a daughter of David Stowe.] 103. LucRETiA I Wife of I Silas Felton Esq. | Died July 17, 1862. I Aged 84 ys. 4 Mo. Mother we have no cause to mourn For Jesus was thy hope, thy trust. On angels wings thy spirit borne Has gone to its eternal rest [A daughter of Levi Fay. After the death of Silas Felton (No, 106) she married April 13, 1831, Col. Lovell Barnes, who died the following August. Her name was again changed to Felton in 1844.] 30 MARLBOROUGH INSCRIPTIONS. [ Urn and Willow Tree. ] 104. In memory of | Sally Felton, | daught' of Mr. Joel & I Susanna Felton, | who died Sep*. 26. | 1 804. Aged 3 years | & 1 1 months | & 8 days. A morning plant a garding flower Cut down and witherd in an hour. Footstone: 4- | Sally Felton [Her parents are buried in the Brigham Cemetery.] {Death's Headr\ 105. In memory of | M'. Silas Felton, | Son of M'. Jacob & Hezediah Felton. | who died Sept'. 4"" 1775 : in the | 21*^ year of his age. virtue, not rolling funs the mind matures; That life is long which anlwers life's great end. Footstone: Mr Silas Felton. 106. Silas Felton Esq. | Died in | Feltonville, | Aug. 16, 1828, I Aged 52 y's. 6 Mo. Low where the husband father Christian lies, Wept by the wife the child the Neighbours eyes. Reader reflect, pursue the path he trod, The path of duty leading up to god. [ Urn and Willow Tree. ] 107. Erected | in | Memory of | Mr. Stephen Felton | who died | Nov. 3, 1827, | ^t. 75. How still and peaceful is the grave, Where life's vain tumults past: Th' appointed house, by heaven's decree. Receives us all at last. Footstone: S. F. [This grave has a Revolutionary marker.] [ Urn and Willow Tree. ] 108. In memory of | Mrs. Elizabeth Gates, | Relict of Capt. Silas Gates, | who died March 20, 1806 I Rt. 74 [See lines, next page.] OLD COMMON BURIAL GROUND. 3 I Friend nor physician could not save, My mortal body from the grave, Nor can the grave confine me here, When Christ shall call me to appear. Footstone: Mrs. | E. Gates [She was a daughter of Ebenezer Bragg, who moved from Marl- borough to Shrewsbury.] [Death's Head.'\ 109. In memory [of] | Captain Silas G[ates] | who died Auguft 2 [5, 1793,] | iEtatis 66. Vain man, thy fond purru[it forbear,] Repent, your end is nig[h;] Death at the fartheft can't [be far,] O think before you die. Footstone: Capt. | Silas Gates. [One side of the headstone has been broken off, as indicated by the brackets. The grave has a Revo- lutionary marker.] IJn Urn.'\ 1 10. In Memory of | William Gates, | Son of | Capt. William & Mrs. | Elizabeth Gates, | who died I Sept. 26, 1806, I in the 14 year of | his age. Footstone: William G. \Scroll and Cherub's Head.'\ 111. This Monument is Erec^led | In Memory of I Mrs. Abigail Gibbon, | Confort of M'. Samuel Gibbon, | who departed this life the 19"* | of July, 1787. in the 26"' | year of her age. Could gratefull love recall tlie fleeting breath, Or fond afFedtion foothe relentlefs death ; Then had this ftone ne'er claim'd a focial tear, Nor read to thoughtlefs man a lellon here. Footstone: Mrs. | Abigail Gibbon [She was a daughter of Isaac and Hepzibah Colburn of Dedham, and came to Marlborough from that town \vith her husband soon after her marriage.] 32 MARLBOROUGH INSCRIPTIONS. [ Urti and Willow Tree. ] III. This I Monument is | Erected in memory | of I Mrs. Abigail Gibbon, | Consort of | Samuel Gibbon, Esq. | who departed this life | March 31, 1826. I N.t. 50. [Lines as in No. ill.] Footstone: A. G. [She was the third wife of Samuel Gibbon. Her maiden name was Cogswell.]) [ Urn a?id Willow Tree. ] 113. Sacred | to the memory of | Mrs. | Elizabeth Gibbon, | Wife of | Mr. Samuel Gibbon, | who de- parted this life I April 29, 1800, | aged 32 years. [Lines as in Nos. iii, 112.] [She was the second wife of Samuel Gibbon. Her maiden name was Perkins.] \_Urn and Willow Tree.~\ 114— 115. Erected | In memory of | two children | of Samuel and | Abigail Gibbon: | Henry | died Dec. 25, 1825; I Rt. 20. I William | died March 22, 1803 ; I ^t. 9 mo. Footstone: H. G. W. G. [^^//.] 116. In memory of | Samuel Gibbon, | Son of Samuel & Abigail | Gibbon, who died July 7*^: | 1787. aged 4 months & 19 days. Death, which doth fin & forrow thus prevent, Is the next blefTing to a life well spent. Footstone: Samuel | Gibbon [ Urn and Willow Tree. ] 117— 119. Erected | In memory of | three children I of Samuel and | Elizabeth Gibbon : | Samuel | died at Charleston | S. C. Dec. 2, 18 16. | iEt. 25. | (See next page) OLD COMMON BURIAL GROUND. 33 Edward | died Sept. 2^ iSig JE. 12. \ Caroline | died Aug. 20, 1804, JE. 5 Footstone: S. G. E. G. C. G. [_Urn and Willow Tree.'] 120. In memory of | Samuel Gibbon Esq. | who died I Jan. 12, 1833. | in the 74 year | of his age. Footstone: S. G. (SfoTrtrattr. \_Urn and Willow Tree.~\ 121. Mrs. Betsy, | wife of | Dea. Benj". Goddard, I Formerly wife of | Mr. Oliver Russell, j died | Sept. 2, 1844, I N.t. 84. Footstone: B. G. iSfooTrale. [ Urn and Willow Tree. ] 122. Nathan Goodale | Born | June 10, 1709, | Died I Jan. 14, 1780, | R. 70. Jl^astren. \_Columns, Urn and Willow Tree.'\ 123. Mr. I Bezaleel Hayden | died | Sept. 22, 1827, I Mt. 62. ^Columns, Urn and Willow Tree.'] 124. Mr. I David Hayden | died | May 18,1848, ^t. 88. [This grave has a Revolutionary marker.] \_A Rose Tree.] 125. Sarah A. | dau. of | Daniel & Hannah Hay- den I died Aug. 25, 1851, | aged 7 days. We loved this tender little one, And would have wished her stay But let our Father's will be done ; She shines in endless dav. [Sculptor's mark:] M. Shine. 34 MARLBOROUGH INSCRIPTIONS. (See under Howe.') {Death's Head.'] 126. In memory of I Mr. Aaron How, | who died I Nov. I, 1795, aged 37. Footstone: [A Tree] Mr. Aaron How {Urn and Willow Tree.'] 127. In memory of | Abel How, | Son of Mr. Ephraim | & Mrs. Hannah How. | who died | Oct'. 12, 1806. I in the 14 year of | his age. Footstone: + | Abel How {Death's Head.~\ 128. Here Hes y body of | M'. Abraham How Jun'', I he died March | ^ 13"", 1770, aged 39 Years. The fvveet remembrance, of the _7uft ; Shall flourilh when they fleep in Duft. Footstone: Mr Abraham | How | 1770 {Urns and Willow Trees.] 129-130. Erected j In | memory of | Mr. Arte- Mus How I who died | Nov. 17"" 1813, | JEt. 71. They sleep in Jesus, and are blessed How calm their Slumbers are ! From sufferings and from Sins released And freed from every Care. In I memory of | Mrs. Mary How | Wife of | Mr. Artemas How | who died Aug, 10. | 18 10 \ M 65- . .. Far from this world of toil and strife Theyr'e present with the Lord ; The Labours of their mortal life End in a large reward. Footstone: M. H. A. H. [Mrs, How was a daughter of Gershom and Mary (Howe) Bige- low.] OLD COMMON BURIAL GROUND. 35 [^Urn and Willow Tree.'\ 131. In I Memory of | Miss Betsey How. | who died I May 30, 18 16 | ^t. 31. Tis God who lifts our comforts high Or sinks them in the grave He gives and (blessed be his name) He takes but what [he gave]. Footstone: B. H. \_Urn and Willow Tree.'\ 132. In I memory of | Mrs. Betty How | wife of Mr. Jonah | How, Feb, died. | 1806. Mt. 38. | year* She liv'd to die, yet dead she livs While her blest memory survives. Footstone: L H. [She was a daughter of Abner and Lydia (Smith) Cranston.] 133. M' Daniel | How IJn Urn.'\ 134. In memory of | Mifs Deborah How, | who died May ii"* 1796; | ^Etatis 67. " No time we have, but what is lent, And duft we are, when that is fpent." Footstone: Deborah How. 135. In Memory of I M". Dorothy How, | Wife of M^ Phinehas How. | who died | Dec\ ; 9*^ 1781. I in the 45"" Year | of her | Age. Tlie fweet remembrance of the ^uft, Shall flourifh when they fleep in Dulh Footstone: Mrs | Dorothj' How [Her maiden name was Burnet. J \_JScroll.-\ 136. In Memory of | M" Elisabeth How, | Widow of I M^ Kphraim How Dec'' | fhe died | Dec^ 28'\ 1775. in ^ 79"^ | Year of her Age. Footstone: Mrs Elilabeth | How 1775 [She was a daughter ot Benjamin and Mary (Graves) Rice.] 36 MARLBOROUGH INSCRIPTIONS. 137. In I memory of | M'. Elisha How | Son of M\ Artemas & Mary | How; who died Feb^ 3'* | 1794: aged 26 years From Deaths arreft no age is free Footstone: Mr. | E. How. \_Hour Glass over Death' s Head.~\ 138. Here lies buried y body of | M'. Ephraim How. I he departed this life | Jan'' \ 14"', ad 1764, | in y dt^''^ year of his age Footstone: Mr. | Ephraim | How. \^An Urn. 2 139. In Memory of | Mr. Ephraim How, | who died I July 27, 1801 in the | 48 year of his age Sleep in death lies buried here A tender hufband pareant dear. With ftri(fl integrity of heart, He adted well his mortal part. Footstone: -f- | Mr. E. How [Jn Urn.'\ 140. In Memory of | Mrs. Hannah How, | wife of I Mr. Ephraim How, | who died | June 25, 1795, in the | 37 year of her age. Return my friends dry up your tears I muft lie here till Chrift appears Footstone: -f | Mrs, H. How. [She was a daughter of Joseph and Abigail (Jennings) Maynard of Framingham.J ^Death's Head.'] 141. Here Lyes Buried | The Body of | M'. Jona- than How I Dec**. July ' 25'*" 1738 | in the 44'^ year I of his age. Footstone: Mr Jonan | How OLD COMMON BURIAL GROUND. 37 Memento Mori \_Cherub^ J Head and Urns.'\ 14a. Erected | In Memory of | M'' Levinah How I wife of I M'. Thaddeus How | who died Aug"^ 21^: 1784. I In the 52** year | of her age From Death's arrelt no age is Free. Footstone: Mrs Levinah | How [She was a daughter of Joseph and Comfort (Bigelow) Brigham.] [y/ Tree.1 143. LucRETiA How, I Daugh'. of Phinehas | How, & Dorothy | his Wife. | died Aug*. 23, | 1775. Aged 2 Years | & 3 Months. We fcarce injoy the Balmy gift, But mourn the pleasure gone. Mortali in Health Prepare for Death. IDeath's Head.] 144. In Memory of | M". Mary How | once the Beloved Wife of | M'. Aaron How | who died Nov'. ; i8'\ I 1782. I Aged 22 Years. What once was Lovely now Behold, by Death changed to another Mould. In Heaven to meet you all I hope, when Chrift our Lord ihall rail'e me up. Footstone: Mrs | Mary How lAn Urn. 2 145. In Memory of | Mifs Mary How | who died I June 9. 1 801, in I the 61 year of | her age. Death is a debt to nature due As I have paid it so must you. Footstone: + j Mils M. How [C/ierub's Head.'] 146. In memory of ( M" Sarah How, | Wife of M'. Phinehas How. | who died July y 22'', 1784. | in y 19"' year of | her age. (See lines, next page) 38 MARLBOROUGH INSCRIPTIONS. Great God how awful & how ^uft Thy Law that turns our fleih to Duft. O let me learn how frail am I, And all my Life prepare to Die. Footstone: Mrs | Sarah | How [She was the second wife of Phinehas How. Her maiden name was Brooks.] [_Hour Glass over DeatF s Head.~\ 147. Here lies buried y body of I M'. Stephen How. I he departed this life | May y 29''' ad 1768. | in ' 45**" year of his age. Footstone: Mr. | Stephen [ How. 148. Stephen How, | (Son of M'. Thaddeus | & M". Levinah How.) | died April 9"" 1778 | Aged 10 Months [ Urn and Willow Tree. ] 149. In Memory of | Mr. Thaddeus How, | who died I March 18"", 1799, | in the 66^^ year | of his age. No time we have but what is lent, And duft we are when that is (pent. Footstone: -f- I Mr. Thaddeus How [This grave has a Revolu- tionary marker.] IDeatVT'Head.l^ 150. Zerviah How | wife to Joseph | How aged About I 21 years died | Decemb' y lo"" | 1723 Footstone (broken) : H. [She was a daughter of Capt. Daniel and Elizabeth (Kerley) How.] (See Hoiv names above.) [ Urn and Willow Tree. ] 151. Catherine, | Wife of | Jonah Howe, | died Jan. 4, 1851, I iEt. 81. Footstone: C. H. [She was a daughter of Artemas Howe, and married first a Wheeler. She was the second wile of Jonah Howe.] OLD COMMON BURIAL GROUND. 39 ^Urn and Willow TreeJ^ 15a. Mr. I Dexter Howe, | Son of Jonah & | Catherine Howe, | died ( June 30, 1837, | Nx. 30. Footstone: D. H. \_Urn and Willow Tree.'\ 153. In memory of | Mrs. Dorcas, | wife of | Mr. Samuel Howe, | who died | Feb. 17, 1835, I -^^* ¥^' A holy quiet reigns around, A calm which nothing can destroy ; Naught can disturb that peace profound, Which her unfettered soul enjoys. Footstone: D. H. *'t \_Urn and Willow Tree.~\ 154. In memory of I Mrs. Elizabeth Howe | wife of I Mr. Stephen How. | who died | June i. 1808. | iEt. 81. Return my friends, dry up your tears. I must lie here till Chrill appears. Footstone: -f- | Mrs. Eliza. How [She was a daughter of Abraham and Mary (Rice) Beaman. \_TJrn and Willow Tree.~\ 155. In Memory of | Mrs. Elizabeth, | wife of | Mr. William Howe, | who died | Jan. 3, 1835 I ^^' (>!■ Calm on the bosom of thy God, Fair Spirit ! rest thee now ! E'en while with ours thy footsteps trod, His seal was on thy brow. Dust — to its narrow house beneath ! Soul — to its place on high ! They who have seen thy look in death, No more can fear to die. Footstone: E. H. [She was a daughter of John and Grace (Newton) Stow.] 156. Lucy, | Wife of | James Howe, | Died Oct. 17, 1851, I lEt. 51. [She was a daughter oi WiJliam and Elizabeth (Brigham) Barnes.] 40 MARLBOROUGH INSCRIPTIONS. [ L/r« and Willow Tree.~\ 157. Mrs. I Jerusha Howe | Died | Jan. 20, 1847, I lEt. 60. Rest, sleeping dust, in silence rest, In the cold grave that Jesus blest ; In faith and hope we lay thee there, Safe in our Heavenly Father's care. Footstone: J. H. [The widow of Joel Howe. Her maiden name was Gales.] [ Urn and Willow Tree. ] 158. Erected | In Memory of | Mr. Joel Howe, I who died | Oct. i, 1820, | Rt. ';>^<^. Stop here my friends, and drop a tear, Think on the dust that slumbers here, And when you read this date of me. Think on die glass that runs for thee. Footstone: + | Mr. J. H. [ Urn and Willow Tree. ] 159. Mr. Jonah Howe, | died | Dec. 8, 1834, | .^t. 72. An honest man is the noblest work of God. Footstone: J. H. 160. Mary E. Howe | died Oct. 16, 1858, | aged 40 years. 1 61-163. Sacred | to the memory of | Mr. Moses Howe, Jr. | who died Nov. 4, 1853 ; | aged 37 yrs. Mrs. Nancy, | his wife, died Jan. 9, 1849 ; | aged 29 yrs. Also, their son, Moses A. | died Feb. 28, 1850; | aged I yr. & 10 mos. [Sculptor's mark :] J. O'C. [Howe Monument, Front.] 164-165. MosES Howe, | died Oct. 4, 1863, [ Rt. 80. (See next page) OLD COMMON BURIAL GROUND. 4 I Lucy, | Wife of Moses Howe, | died Apr. 20, 1861, I aged 76 years. Base : Howe. [Howe Monument, West Side.] 166-167. Lucy. | died June 2, 1831. | aged 19 years. Betsey. | died Aug. 31, 1815. | aged i yr. 1 1 ms. I & 13 days. I Children of Moses | & Lucy Howe. [ Urn and Willow Tree. ] 168. In memory of | Mr. Phinehas Howe | who died I March 14, 1832. | in the 94 year | of his age. Be as anxious to live well as to live long. Footstone: P. H. [This grave has a Revolutionary marker.] [ t/r/? and Willow Tree.^ 169. In memory of | Mrs. Prudence, | wife of | Mr. Thadeus Howe, | who died | Sept. 5, 1831, | Nx. 96 years 6 mo. Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord. Footstone: P. H. [She was the second wife of Thaddeus Howe (No. 149), and he was her fourth husband. The name of her third husband was Hol- man, of Bolton.] [ TJrn and Willow Tree. ] 170. Erected | In Memory of j Mr. William Howe, | who died | July 21. 1820, | Rt. ^6. Here sleeps the Husband and tlie Parent dear, Beneath these clods, till Jesus shall appear. Surviving friends ! Prepare with me to be, Improve the fleeting moments as they fly. Remember all are mortal ! born to die. And in the grave we all must shortly lie. Footstone: -(- | Mr. W. H. 6 4-2 MARLBOROUGH INSCRIPTIONS. [Death's Head.'] 171. Here lies Buried | the Body of Feney | Klein, Daughter | of M\ PhiHp & M" | Mary Klein, who | died April y 6'\ | 1776. in the 5'\ | Year of Her Age. Footstone: F. K. {Death's Head.'\ 172. Here Lies Buried | The Body of | Daniel Maynerd I Son of M^ Danil | & Mr' Mary | May- nerd Who I Died December | y 27 1759 | In ^ 23 Year | of His Age. Footstone: Daniel | Maynerd {Death's Head.'\ 173. Here Lies Buried | The Body of | M' Dan- iel Maynerd | Who Died January | y'' i 1760 | In y^ 68 year | of His Age. Footstone : M^ | Daniel | Maynerd [Death's Head.] 174. In Mem'' of | Zachariah Maynard | who died I March y*" 26"^ 1775 | in y' 79*'' Year | of his | Age. A Man, who from a tender benevo- lent regard to the induftrious Poor of this Town 5 gave all the Subftance of his House to feed them. Footstone: Zachariah | Maynard | 1775 \_Jh Urn.] 175. In Memory of | Mr. P'rancis Morse, | who died Jan. | 30, 1805, | in the 59 year | of his age. Death is a debt to nature due Which I have paid & so must you. Footstone: -|- | Mr. F. Morse. [This grave has a Revolutionary marker.] OLD COMMON BURIAL GROUND. 4.3 [Ur;; and Willow Tree.'] 176. In memory of | Mrs. Louisa, | Relict of | Francis Morse, | died Sept. 22, 1826, | JEt. 67. Death is a debt we mortals owe, My God doth call, and I must go. Footstone: L. M. Nurse. [J» Urn.] 177. In Memory of | Mifs Judeth Nurse, | Daug'. of Mr. John Nurfe, | and an Adopted Daug'' of I Mr. Solomon Barns & | Judeth his wife who | died Aug'. 7"^: AD 1797, in I the ip'*": year of her age. Blefled are the dead, who die in the Lord. Footstone: Mifs | Judeth Nurfe 3|armcnter. [ C/r« and Willow Tree,] 178. In memory of | Capt. | Israel Parmenter, I who died | July 13, 1834, [ lEt. 38. Farewell lov'd Husband ! that hast gone to rest Free from Earth's sorrows, pains, and toils, and care ; Where we again shall meet in Union blest. The joys of immortality to share. Footstone: L P. Peters. [ Urn and Willozv Tree. 1 179. Hannah Lewis, | wife of | George Peters, Jr. I & Dau': of Jedediah & | Lydia Brigham, | died Mar. 31, 1832, I N.X.. 29 yrs. 6 mos. To die is to go home. Footstone: H. L. P. \JJrn and Willow Tree.] 180. In Memory of ( Elizabeth Phelps, | Daugh- ter of Mr. Roger | & Mrs. Elizabeth Phelps, | who died I July 29, 1805. R 9 years. Tis Jesus, calls my soul away, Jesus, forbids a longer stay. Footstone: E. P, 44- MARLBOROUGH INSCRIPTIONS. [^Um and Willow Tree.~\ 1 8 1. In memory of | Mrs. Elizabeth, | relict of | Mr. Roger Phelps, | who died | May 15, 1838 ; | Mt. 72. Footstone: E. P. [She was a daughter of Benjamin and Susanna (Weeks) Rice.] \_Urn and Willow Tree.'\ 182. Doct. John Phelps, | Endeared by the most amiable | virtues, closing his eyes upon | alluring nup- tual prospects, died | June i, 18 16. Nx. 25. We mourn ! but not for him releas'd from pain, Our loss, we trust, was his Eternal gain. Like him we'll strive t' enjoy the Saviour's love Waiting to join him with the blest above. Footstone: J. P. \lJrn and Willow Tree.~\ 183. In memory of | Mr. Roger Phelps | who died I May 22, 1832, | JEt. 71. Footstone: R. P. 184-185. Abraham Priest | Dec. 25, 1748. | Dec. 31, 1824. Abigail | his wife | July 7, 1777, | Feb. 3, 1855. [The maiden name of Mrs. Priest was Whitcomb.] [ Urn and Willow Tree. ] 186. In Memory of I Mr. Aaron Rice, | who died Dec. II, 1843, I aged 16 years. [A son of Abel and Betsey (Hunt) Rice, next below. The foot- stone of W, Cazneau Rice has been set at this grave through mistake. J 187-188. Abel Rice, | Died Aug. 18, 1855, | Mt. 64. Betsey, | his wife | Died May 18, 1825, | Mt. ^i,. [Sculptor's mark:] D. Nichols, Lowell. OLD COMMON BURIAL GROUND. 45 1 89-191. Betsey | Died May 4, 1834, | j^t. 7 yrs. Abel M, | Died July 5, 1836, | JEt. 6 mo's. Marshall, | Died Mar. 18, 1848, [ iEt. 19 yrs. Children of Abel & | Betsey Rice. Footstone: B. R. [The above were children of Betsey (Howe), second wife of Abel Rice. She removed to Worcester with her only surviving child, Abel Thomas Rice, in 1857 ; both died there in i86i, and are buried in Hope Cemetery.] [Death'j Head,'\ 192. In memory of | Enf". Abraham Rice, | who died January 11 | 1786. Aged 77 years. Prepare me Lord for thy right hand Then come the joyful day ; Come Death, & some Celestial band To bear my Soul away. Footstone: Enfn | Abraham Rice. \^Death's Head.'] ' 193. In memory of | M". Anna Rice, Wife of | Enfign Abraham Rice of this | town ; and formerly Wife of Deac". | Matthias Rice of Northborough. | She died Dec^ 14-1793 : | Mt\ 81. The Aveet remembrance of the ^uft, shall flourirti when they deep in Duft. Footstone: Mrs j Anna Rice [She was a daughter of John and Jerusha (Garfield) Bigelow.] ^Death's Head.] 194. Here Lies Buried | y Body of M'. | Benjamin Rice | who departed | this life February | ^ 23** a. d. 1748 I age 82 Years | & 2 m Footstone: Mr I Benjamin | Rice 46 MARLBOROUGH INSCRIPTIONS. IDeatFs Head and Scrolls. '\ 195. Here Lies Buried | ' Body of | Deacon Caleb I Rice who | Dec'' January | y 5"* Anno Dom | 1738)9 age I 72 years | 7 m & 17 d Footstone: Deacon | Caleb | Rice {^Death's Head.'\ 196. Caleb Rice a. m. | whofe Remains are | here Interr'd | departed this Life | the aS"" of Decern'. 1776. I i^tatis 37. Death like an over-flowing ftream, Sweeps us away, our life's a Dream ; An empty tale a morning flower, Cut down and wither'd in an hour. Footstone: Caleb Rice a. m. | 1776. ^Death's Head.'\ 197. Here Lies Buried | The Body of | Mr' Eliza- beth Rice | ; Wife of M' | Jofeph Rice | Who De- ceafed | Ocf y 13 | a o 1733 | Jn y 49 Year | of Her Age. Footstone: Mrs | Elizabeth | Rice. [Her maiden name was Robinson,] IDeath's Head.'\ 198. Here Lies Buried | The Body of M" | Eliza- beth Rice | Daught'. of M' Jofeph | & M^' Marcy Rice who | Departed This | Life may y 29''' | a.d. 1752 I Age 37 years | 6 m & 19 o* Footstone: Elizabeth | Rice ^Death's Head.'\ 199. Here Hes ' Body "*" | M" Elizabeth Ric^ | ; wife of M\ Zoroba | bel Rice who died May | ] 2s'\ 1770 Aged 67 ye"'(& 10 months (See lines, next page) OLD COMMON BURIAL GROUND. 4.7 Behold & fee ! as you pafs by, As you are now, lb once was I ; As I am now, fo muft you be, Prepare for Death, & follow me. Footstone: Mrs | Elizabeth | Rice 1770 [She was a daughter of Thomas and Elizabeth (Stow) Barrett.] [ Urn and Willow Tree. ] 200. In Memory of I Elizabeth C. Rice, | Daugh- ter of I Noah & Hannah Rice, | who died Nov. 27, 1806; I lEt. 12 y'rs. Elizabeth Cole Rice, | Born December 13, 1794. I Died November 27, 1806. (Duplicate of No. 200.) 201. Hannah Rice, | Born September 3, 1796. | Died July 12, 1863. Daughters of [ Noah and Hannah Rice. Memento Mori IDeath's Head.'] 202. Sacred to | the memory of | M'. Gerfhom RicE I who departed this Life | 0&. the 1 1"" 1790 : | aged 80 years. Hear what the voice from Heaven proclaims. For all the pious dead ; the savour oi their names. Footstone: Mr. | Gerfhom Rice IDeatVTHead.'] 203. Here Lies Buried | y Body of | Hannah Rice I Daughter of | M" Jabez & Mr^ | Hannah Rice | who dec** I March y 20 | A" d 1750 | age 14 years Footstone: Hannah j Rice 204. M''^ Hannah Rice, | ReHct of Noah Rice, I Born Oct. 13, 1751. | Died Sept. 17, 1826. Religion had her heart, her cares, her voice as her earliest choice. [Remainder illegible] Footstone: H. R. | 1826. [Her family name was Palfrey. She was a widow Cole at the time of her marriage to Noah Rice.] 48 MARLBOROUGH INSCRIPTIONS. \_Death's Head.'] 205. IcHABOD Rice | Son of M' | Gershom & Mr' Lydia Rice | who died | August y 17 | 1742 Aged | I Year & [remainder illegible] Footstone: J. R. 206-207. In memory of | Jabez Rice, | who died 1783, I ^t. 81. Also I Hannah, | his wife | who died Mar. 1781. Footstone: J. R. | H. R. [Mrs. Rice was Hannah Brigham of Framingham.J {Death's Head.] 208. Here Lies Buried | y Body of | M** Jacob Rice | who departed | this life Octob' | y 30 ad 1746 I age 86 years | 8 m & 28 d' Footstone: Mr Jacob | Rice {Death's Head.] 209. Here lies Buried | y Body of Jonathan | Rice Son of M\ I Gerfhom & M--^ | Lydia Rice who | Dec** Decemb' 5 | a. d. 1751 | Age i year | 10 m & 25 D {Death's Head.] 210. Here Lies Buried | y Body of | M^ Joseph Rice | who departed | this Life | Decemb''y3'* | anno d'" 1745 I Age 74 years | 5 m & 28 d Footstone: Mr | Joseph | Rice {Death's Head.] 211. Here Lies Buried | y Body of | Joseph Rice Son I of M" Jesse & | Mr^ Bulah Rice | who died Sebtm*" I y 24 1746 I Age i year | 3 m & 19 d^ Footstone: Joseph | Rice OLD COMMON BURIAL GROUND. 49 [Jn Urn.'\ '111. In memory of Lucy Rice | daug'. of Mr. Thomas ( & Mrs. Abigail Rice. | who died July 11, 1796 I ^t. 4 years & 6 month'. My days ware few & I but fmall, But muft obey when Chrift doth call. Footstone: L. Rice. \_A Tree.-\ 213-214. In memory of | Lucy B. Rice, | who died Jan. 18, 1805. I M. 9 mo & 16 d. Also! an j infant child who died | Nov. 7, 1805, M ^ d Daughters | of Mr. Eli & Mrs. [Lucy ? — remainder illegible] Footstone: L. B. R. \_Urn and Willow Tree.'\ 215. In Memory of | Mrs. Lydia Rice, | Relict of I Mr. Gershom Rice, | who died June 4'^ 1799, | aged 87 years. So fleep the faints & ceafe to grone, When fin & death have done their worft ; Chrill hath a glory like his own, That waits to cJotiie tl.eir lleeping duft. Footstone: Mrs. Lydia Rice [She was a daughter of Thoinaj Barrett.] \_CheruP s Head over Death* s Head.'\ 116. Here lyes Buried | ^ Body of M". | Mary Rice; Wife | to M' Benjamin | Rice; Who Died Od:^ I ; 22"'* A.D. 1736, in : I 66'' Year of Her Age. Footstone: Mrs Mary | Rice [Her maiden name was Graves, from Sudbury.] \_Death's Head.l 217. Here Lies Buried | y Body of \ \ Widow Mary Rice | Relik' of Deac" | Caleb Rice who | 7 50 MARLBOROUGH INSCRIPTIONS. departed this life | August; 18"' | a'd 1742 | Jn;65"' year | of her age Footstone: y^ Widow | Mary Rice [She was a daughter of Samuel and Sarah (Howe) Ward.] [Death's Head.'] 218. Here Lies Buried | The Body of M" | Mary Rice Relic' | Widow of M^ Jacob | Rice Who De- parted I This Life Octobe' ^ 6 | a. d. 1752 | Age 80 years | & 16 [days] Footstone: Mrs Mary | Rice 219. M''' Mary Rice | (Wife of Caleb Rice a. m.) I whofe Remains are | here Interr'd | departed this Life I March \ 27""; 1777. | i^tatis 34. Reader ! fpend a mournful tear, Upon the duft that llumbers here : And when You read the (tate of me, Think [ ]s for thee. Footstone: Mrs Mary Rice. | 1777 [She was a daughter of Rev. Nathan and Judith Stone of South- borough.] [Death's Head.'] 220. Here Lies the | Body of Meriam | Rice Daftr of I M' Abr"^: & Mr'. | Persis Rice Who | Dec** January ^ | 22 1753 | Age 9 years | 10 Months & 22 Days Footstone: Meriam | Rice Memento mori [Death' s Head.] 111. In Memory of | M'. Nathan Rice; | Who died May | ; 28"' ad 1764, | in ; 60'' Year | of his Age. Naked as from the Earth we came And crept to Life at firft We to the Earth return again, And mingle with our Dull. OLD COMMON BURIAL GROUND. 5 I \_Ur» and Willow Tree.'j 111. In Memory of | M". Noah Rice, | who died Oct. I, 1820; I Aged Lxix years. Hark, how the Sacred calm that breathes around, Bids every fierce tumultuous passi»»n ceace ; In still small accents whispering from the ground A grateful earnest of eternal peace. Footstone: N. R. ^Death's Head.] 223. Here Lies Buried | The Body of | Mr' Persis Rice | Wife of M^ Abraham | Rice Who Deed | Oftober The 4 | a. d. 1755 jn y" | 44 year of her age. Footstone: Mr' | Perfis | Rice [Her maiden name was Robinson. J [Death's Head.] 124.. Here Lies Buried | The Body of | Cap' Peter Rice | Who Deceafed | Nouember The | 28 a d | 1753 Aged I 95 Years | i Month | And 4 Days Footstone: Cap' | Peter | Rice [Death's Head.] 225. Here Lies Buried | The Body of | Mr' Rebekah Rice | Wife of Cap' | Peter Rice Who | Departed This Life | May The 13 | a. d. 1749 | Age 81 Years 3 m | & 8 ds Footstone: Mrs. | Rebekah | Rice [She was a daughter of Abraham and Hannah (Ward) Howe.] 226. RvFus Rice | who sleeps here | Died | In Worcester | Jan. 29, 1851 : | ilL 58 y'rs. Also in memory of [William Palfrey Rice, who died in Cincinnati May 23, 1843.] [The remains of Rut'us Rice were taken up and removed to Rural Cemetery in Worcester. William Palfrey Rice was never buried here. (Sec next page) 52 MARLBOROUGH INSCRIPTIONS. The old stone, broken at the place indicated by the brackets, was re- set at the time ot the renovation of this ground, under the mistaken idea, evidently, that the bodies rested here. Rufus and William P. were sons of Noah Rice (No. 222). [Death's Head.'] 11']. Here Lies y] Body of Samuel | Rice Son of M^ I Abra" & Mr' | Perfis Rice Who | Deed Oc' ] i I 1755 jn y 2 I Year of his Age Footstone: Samuel | Rice [Cherub's Head.~\ 228. M" Sarah Rice | (Confort of | Noah Rice A. M.) I departed this Life | March y 15"": 1781 | in y 28 Year | of her | Age. Come liften all unto this call, Which GOD doth make to-day ; For You muft die as well as I, And pals from hence away. Footstone : Mrs | Sarah Rice [Her maiden name was Cazneau, of Boston.] [Death's Head.] iig. Silas Rice | son of M" | Gerfhom & Mr' | Lydia Rice | who dec'' | Auguft y Ji'^ | 1742 age | 3 years [Death's Head.] 230-231. Solomon Rice | Died Feb' 20 Age | 9 years 7 m & 3** Gershom Rice Died | Feb' 20 Age 7 | years 8 m ^5^1 1753 Sons of I M' Gerfhom and | M" Lydia Rice Footstone: Solomon I Gerfliom I Rice OLD COMMON BURIAL GROUND. 53 232. William Cazneau | Rice (Son of | Noah Rice A. M. I & M" Sarah | his Wife) | died Jan'' ^ 19*'' 1780 [remainder not plain]. 233. William Cazneau | Rice (Son of | Noah Rice A. M. I & M" Sarah | his Wife) | died April 11'^ 1781 ; I Aged 3 Months Footstone: W. Cazneau | Rice \_Deatl^Head.'\ 234. In Memory of | M'. Zorobable Rice | who died Auguft 27"", | 1775. in ' 74"" | Year of his | Age. How weak the prif'n is where you dwell, Your flesh a tot' ring wall ; The breaches certainly foretell The houfe muft /hortly fall. Footstone: Mr. | Zorobable | Rice 1775. Mussell. \_UrTi and Willow Tree.'^ 235. In memory of | Mr. | Oliver Russell, | who died | Oct. 28, 1820, | lEt. G-j. Footstone: O. R. [This grave has a Revolutionary marker.] \^Death's Head.'] 236. Here lies y Body [ | M" Bety Sawyer | fhe died Sep'. | ] 29"" 1770 Aged | 32 Years 5 months. Footstone: Mrs Bety | Sawyer | 1770 237. Edmund, | son of | Mr. Phinehas & Mrs. | Hannah Sawyer, | died | March 21, 18 16, | -^t. 6 months. Footstone: E. S. [_Urn and Willow Tree.] 238. Mrs. Hannah, | wife of | Phineas Sawyer, | died Oct. 1849, I ^t- 1^- 54 MARLBOROUGH INSCRIPTIONS. [ Urn and Willow Tree. ] 239. In memory of | Mr. Phinehas Sawyer, | who died | Jan. 14, 1820: | N.t. 51. Blessed are the dead that die in the Lord, for they rest from their labours, and their works do follow them. Footstone: P. S. Jc | Mrs. T. Eager. [She was a daughter of Joseph and Mary Bush.] SPRING HILL BURYING GROUND. 97 \_De^ith's Head.'] 167. In Memory of | Cap'. Uriah Eager | who died Dec"". 30"" 1780. | in the 81" year of | his age. So deep the Saints and ceale to grone, When fin & Death have done their worft j Chrift hath a glory like his own, Which waits to clothe their fleeping duft. Footstone{ Cap* Uriah Eager. [This grave has a Revolutionary marker.] \_Uni and Willow Tree.] 168. Sacred | to ] the memory of | Mr. Uriah Eager | who died | Sep. 30, 1813 ; | lEt. 'ji. Cease weeping friends, your flowing tears restrain, None can escape from death's vast domain. Hush every murmur, check each rising sigh, Remember all are mortal, born to die. Footstone: U. E. [This grave has a Revolutionary marker.] [ t/r// a?!d Willow Tree.] 169. Mrs. Hannah S. | wife of Conrad Evinger, Esq. I formerly of Boston, j died at Northboro June 15, 1855, I aged 76 yrs. 7 mos. & 24 dys. Sister thou art now at rest. Free from afflictions chastening rod ; Thou art mingled with the blest. To reign forever with thy God. Thou hast met him gone before ; And thy children loved so dear Are with thee on that distant shore. Where banished is tormenting fear. Gone from this weary world of woe, To that blest Home above. Where tears of sorrow never flow,. Where all is peace and love. Footstone: H. S. (misplaced). 170. Charles Fay, | Died | Feb. i, 1887, | Mt. 57 yrs, 9 mos. | 3 ds. 13 gS MARLBOROUGH INSCRIPTIONS. 171. Daniel P. Fay, | Died | Dec. i, 1885, | M. 80 yrs. 17a. Harriet | Daughter of | Daniel P. & Wealthy Fay | died July 7, 1851, | JE. 16 yrs. 5 mos. & 25 days. Near as thou wast and ever dear We will not weep for thee Our thoughts will check the starting tear Thou art forever free 173. Roland M. | son of | Daniel P. & Wealthy Fay I died Sept. 12, 1850, | M. 18 yrs. i mon. & 11 days. 174. Susan, | daughter of ] Daniel P. & Wealthy Fay I died June 4, 1861, | aged 16 yrs. 11 mos. | & 4 days- Tis sweet to visit now her grave, And dwell on scenes long since gone by j To treasure thoughts of one so loved, And learn to feel that all must die. 175. Wealthy Fay | Died | Nov. 6, 1885, | JE. jFelton. [Urn and Willow Tree.'] 176. In memory of | Mr. | Archelaus Felton I who died March 30, | 1825, | aged 85. Footstone: A. F. 177. Lydia I Wife of | Archilous Felton | died Dec. 29, 1834, I aged 84 years. How still and peaceful is the grave, Where life's vain tumults past, The appointed house by Heavens decree. Receives us all at last. Footstone: L. F. [She was a daughter of Micah and Mary Newton.] SPRING HILL BURYING GROUND. 99 178. Here lies buried | \ Body of | Mr' Sarah Felton I y wife of M" | Jacob Felton | who departed j this life March | y 26''' a.d 1742 | age 27 years | 2 M & I I D Footstone: Mr^ Sarah | Felton [She was a daughter of Thomas and Elizabeth Barrett.] 179. Sarah J. | daughter of | William & Mary | Felton I died | Jan. 5, 1844, | IE 9 y'rs 11 d's. \_DeatFs Head.'\ 180. Here Lies | y Body of | Zeruiah Felton | Daftr of M^ Dauid | & Mr' Zeruiah | Felton Deed | Oc'. y^ 22, I 1755 jn y 7 I Year of her Age. Footstone: Zeruiah | Felton. \_Death's Head.'] 181. Here Lies Buried | yBody of M" | Rebekah FisK Wife I of Cap'. Thomas | Fisk of Wenham who Departed | This life Sept"" 13 | a. d. 1750 | jn y 87 year | of Her Age Footstone: M''^ Rebekah | Fisk (ffiard'cllr. \Vrn and Willow Tree.] 182. In memory of | Mrs. Sally, [ wife of Mr. I William Gaffield, | who died | Feb. 2, 1836, | JEt, 46. Beneath this stone till Christ shall bid her rise, A partner dear a much loved mother lies. Footstone: S. G. 183. Wm. Garfield, | died | Aug. 14, i860; | JE. 76 y's. 6 m's. None of this worlds paine or grief, Can walie the sleeper underneath. Erected by H. M. Wheeler. lOO MARLBOROUGH INSCRIPTIONS. (Sfatrs. IDeath's Head.'\ 184. Here Lies Buried | y Body of M" | Sarah Gates | Rele*^ widow of M'. | Simon Gates | Who Departed | This Life June 24 | a. d. 1751 | In ^ 67 Year | Of Her Age Footstone: Widow | Sarah Gates [She was a daughter of John and Lydia Woods.] l^Death' s Head,~\ 185. Here lyes Buried | y Body of M' | Simon Gates; | Who Died March | y io^'ad 1734/5 in y | 60"" Year of His Age. Footstone: M'' Simon | Gates [Goodale Monument.] 186. Dea. Abner Goodale, | born Aug. 22, 1755, I died May 16, 1823, | aged 68. [He was a Revolutionary soldier.] 187. Mary Howe, | wife of Abner Goodale, | born Sept. 28, 1757, | died Nov'r 15, 181 8, | aged 61. [She was a daughter of Eliakim and Rebecca Howe.] 188. Charles Goodale, | Son of | David & M. W. I Goodale; | Born June 14, 1832; | Died Aug. 31, 1850, I aged 18 years. " Father, Glorify Thy Name." [Sculptor's mark:] T. Warren, Lowell. [Goodale Monument.] 189. Dea. I David B. Goodale, | Oct. 13, 1822, — Apr. 29, 1900. I Married to E. C. Cass May 3, 1848. 190. Esther C. Goodale. | Sept. 19, 1822, — Mar. 27, 1897. I Calmness Patience & Trust | Dili- gence Charity & Love | Characterized her. THANKS FOR THY LIFE. SPRING HILL BURYING GROUND. lOI [Goodale Monument.] 191. John Goodale. | Born Apr. 4, 1806, | Died July II, 1885. I Aged 79 yr's. 192. Eliza [Rice] Goodale | 1805, — 1894. 193. Nathan Goodale. | Born Apr. 17, 1780, | Died Oct. 12, 1843, I ^g^"^ ^3 V'^^' 194. Betsey Hunter, j wife of | Nathan Good- ale, I Born Oct. 30, 1783, | Died Jan. 13, 1851, | aged 67 y'rs. 195. Dea. David Goodale, | born Apr. i, 1791, I died Oct. 17, 1858, | aged 67. 196. Meliscent Warren, | wife of Dea. David Goodale, | born Mar. 23, 1797, | died June 9, 1861, I aged 64. [She was a daughter of Thaddeus and Lucy Warren,] 197. John Goodale, | born in England in 1679, I came to Marl, in 1702, | died May 11, 1752 | aged 198. Elisabeth Witt, | wife of John Goodale, | died July 29, 1738, | aged 62. 199. Nathan Goodale, | born June 10, 1709, | died Jan. 14, 1780, | aged 70. 200. Persis Whitney, | wife of Nathan Goodale, I born Jan. 10, 171 8, | died June 20, 1798, [ aged 80. 201. Here rest | the remains of | Ellen R. Whit- more, I wife of I Warren Goodale. j She died at | Honolulu Oahu, | Hawaiian Islands | Feb. 23, 1861 ; I aged 23 years. 202-203. Sacred | to the memory of | Lucy Thurston | Goodale, | Daughter of | Dea. David & (See next page) I02 MARLBOROUGH INSCRIPTIONS. Mrs. I Melliscent W. Goodale, | Born Aug. 8, 1820, Died Aug. 26, 1840, | aged 20 years. Also I Lucy Goodale | Thurston, | Daughter of I Rev. Asa & Mrs. | Lucy G. Thurston, | Mission- aries to the I Sandwich Islands. | She died in New York I Feb. 24, 1841, | 20 days after reaching this Country, | Aged 17 years. " Them that sleep in Jesus will God bring with him." [Sculptor's mark:] I. N. Stone. 204. In Memory of | Warren Goodale. | Born in I Marlboro. Mass. I July 2, 1826, | Died in | Honolulu H. I. I Feb. 22, 1897. " I hope to meet my Pilot face to face When I have crossed the bar." [This grave has the Shield of the United States as a marker.] [Goodale Monument.] 205. John Hunter, | son of | John & Eliza | Goodale, | died Oct. 16, 1834, | aged 3 days. 206. Hattie Elmina, I wife of | F. W. Goodale, I Born June 6, 1833, | Died Jan. 30, 1854, | aged 25 years. [Goodhue Monument.] 207. Emily J. Goodhue, | Born Dec. 8, 1838. | Died Oct. 3, 1857. " I shall be satisfied when | I awake with thy likeness." 208. In I memory of | Rev. John N. Goodhue. I Born in Salem, Mass. | Jan. 29, 18 10. | Grad. at Amherst Col. | 1831. | Ordained Pastor | of the | Union Church, Marlboro | May 4, 1836. | Died Sept. 13, 1839, I iEt. 29. Whatsoever thy hand findeth to do, | do it with thy might. This stone is erected | by the members of the | Union Church and Society. (See under Archibald.) SPRING HILL BURYING GROUND. 103 (Kott. ^Death's HeaJ.-\ log. Here lyes buried | the Body of | M" Lydia GoTT, I the wife of | Doc" Benjamin Gott, | who died Oct', y ii'\ 1745: I Aged 45 Years. [She was Lydia Ward of Boston.] \_Death's Head.'\ a 10. HERE LYES BURIED | THE BODY OF | M". SARAH GOTT WIFE I TO DOC\ BENJAMIN GOTT | DEC'' APRIL y lO"". 1740. I IN THE 29'''. YEAR | OF HER AGE. [She was a daughter of the Rev. Robert Breck.j I J Tree.] 211. Benjamin, | son of Jabez & | Ann Green, | died Mar. 10, 1838, | i^t. 3 ys. 10 ms. & 7 ds. How calm thy sleep, my little one, Gift of a hand divine ! Care has no wreath to place upon That little brow of thine. Footstone: B. G. [J;i Ur;j.] 212. In I Memory of | Cap*. John Guliker, | who died February 3, 1789: | iEtatis 51. Virtue furvives the grave ; Points through its gloom to fcenes of future blifs. And Imiles triumphant o'er the power of Death. Footstone: Capt. | J, Guliker. [Sculptor's mark:] N. Hastings Stone-Cutter Newton. ^Cherub^s Heads.'\ 213. Dorcas daughter | of M'. Jofeph & | M". Lucy Hale. | fhe died Sep', y | 4. 1770, Aged | 10 Years & 25 days 104 MARLBOROUGH INSCRIPTIONS. \_D,'ath's Head.'] 114. Timothy Son of | M'. Jofeph & j M" Lucy Hale I He died Sep'. ' | i4'\ 1770 Aged | 13 Years. Footstone: Timothy | Hale. \_Death's Head.] 215. Abigail Hapgood | dau'. to M'. Joseph | & M". Mary Hapgood | aged 5 years i m" | & 28 d'died Dec'. | ; 10"^ 1746. Footstone: A. H. \_Urn a?id IV i I low Tree.] 116. In Memory of | Mrs. Abigail Hapgood | late Widow of | Mr. John Hapgood, | who departed this life I May 31^^ ad. 1798. in the | 87^^ year of her Blessed are the dead who | die in the Lord. Footstone: Mrs. Abigail Hapgood [She was a daughter of Jonathan and Mary (Stow) Morse. ^Urn and Willow Tree.] ii"]. Eliphalet, I Son of Mr. James & | Mrs. Abigail Hapgood | died | July 20, 1821 | ^^t. 6 y'. 4 mo. I & 28 days. Say little playful prattling boy « The fathers hope the mothers joy why didst thou make so short a stay Just steal our hearts and then away. Footstone: E. H. [ Urfi and Willow Tree. ] 218-219. Elvira Hapgood dau' | of Mr Thomas & Mrs. I Mary, died Sept. 2, 1805, | ^t. i ye'r, 9 mo. & 22"; I Also, Will'm died May | 13, 18 13 lEt. 1 years 2 Mo. 1^. These tender babes has left a world of woe, For scenes where love & joy forever flow. [Lines below are illegible.] Footstone: E. H. I W. H. SPRING HILL BURYING GROUND. IO5 \_Death's Head.'\ 220. Here lies Buried | The Body of M' | John Hapgood Who I Departed This Life | May y 26 : 1762 I Aged t^i^ years 4 | Months & 7 Days. Footstone: M' | John | Hapgood {^DeatJ^Head.'] 221. Jonathan Hapgood | Son to M' Joseph | & M" Mary Hapgood | aged i Year i M° | & 4 d'. Died Dec. | y 17 1746 Footstone: J. H. \Hour Glass and Cherub'' s Head with a sx'/g'.] 222. This ftone is Ereded in memory of | M\ JOSEPH Hapgood, | Who was a kind hufband, a ten- der I Parent, & Charitable, Obliging neighbour. | he departed this life Juney 5"" | ad 1767 ; | aged 52 years & 8 m The fweet remembrance of the ^ust ^ Shall flourifh when they fleep in Duft. Footstone: M'' Joseph | Hapgood. \\Jrn and Willow Tree."] 223. In I Memory of | Mrs. Lucy, | Widow of I Col. Thomas Hapgood; | who died | July 25, 1825: I In the 78, year | of her age. Erected by James W. his Son. Footstone: L. H. [She was a daughter of James and Hepzibeth Woods.] [_Urfi and Willow Tree.^ 224. Erected | In Memory of | Mrs. Mary Hap- good 1 Wife of I Mr. Joseph Hapgood | Who Died I Sept. 18, 1807. I JEt. 93. When Christ communicates his word, And bids the world appear ; Thrones are prepared for all his friends [Who tru]ly loved him here. Footstone: -f | M. H. [She was Mary Brooks of Concord.] 14 I06 MARLBOROUGH INSCRIPTIONS. [ Urfi and Willow Tree. ] -: 111^, Mr. Nathaniel | Hapgood, | died | Nov. 22, 1816 : I N.. 29. He's gone and left me here below, To mourn his loss with grief and woe, But God is just may I be still. Since 'tis my heavenly Father's will. Footstone: + | N. H. [ C/r;/ and Willow Tree.~\ 226. Rebecca, | Daug. of Mr. Asa & | Mrs. Phebe Hapgood; | died | March 9, 1823 : | Nx. 1 1 y': & 3 mo. For she is gone before. To that celestial shore. She hath left her mates behind ; She hath all the storms outrode, Found the rest she toil'd to find ; Landed in the arms of God. Footstone: R. H. [ Urn and Willow Tree. ] 227. In memory of | Sarah, | Daug. of | Mr. Aaron and | Mrs. Sarah Hapgood, | who died | Sept. 18, 1820 I iEt. 12 ys. 6 mo. & 10 ds. Come hither mortal turn thine eye, Then go thy way prepare to die. Consider well that die you must ; One day like me return to dust. \_Ur7i and Willow Tree.'\ 228. In memory of I Sarah, | Daug. of Mr. James & I Mrs. Abigail Hapgood | who died | Oct. 11, 1824, I Mt. 2 y': & 1 1 mo. *' For of such is the Kingdom of Heaven." Footstone: A. H. W. J. F. W. F. A. W. [Misplaced; be- longs to the triple stone of the Whitmore children, q. v.] ^Double Stone with Death's Heads.'^ 229-230. Here Lies Buried | The Body of M' | Thomas Hapgood | Who Departed | This Life | (See next page) SPRING HILL BURYING GROUND. IO7 October y 4 | a. d. 1763 | Aged 93 years | 7 months & I 24 Days. Here Lies Buried | The Body of M" | Judith Hapgood Wife | of M'. Thomas Hapgood | Who Departed | This Life August | y 15 1759 | Aged 87 years | 1 1 Months & | 6 Days Footstone: M" j Judith | Hapgood M'' | Thomas Hapgood ^Double Sto7ie.'\ 13 1-132. Father & Mother | Thomas Hapgood, I born I Aug. 24, 1776, | died | Dec. 6, 1846, | N.. 70 y's. 3 m's. Mary Hapgood, | born | July 17, 1787, | died | Jan. 17, 1874, I i5£. 86 y's, 6 m's. In thy arms, O Death, we find relief. [Sculptor's mark:] N. Piper. \_Urn and Willow Tree.~\ 1'^'^. Here | Lies buried | the body of | Col. | Thomas Hapgood, | who died | Sept. 13, 1822: | y^t. 75 years. Sweet is the memory of the dead, While sleeping on his dusty bed ; His body sleeps in silence where No glimmering sun can enter there. Footstone: T. H. [This grave has a Revolutionary marker.] {^DeatYrHead.l 234. Thomas Hapgood | Son to M' Joseph | & M'" Mary Hapgood [the rest is illegible]. Footstone: T. H. {Death's Head.] 235. Here Lyes I Body | of M'. Daniel | Har- rington ; Who I Dec"* Feb'^ 6, 1724 | in y 40"* Year of his I Age. Footstone: Daniel Harrington I08 MARLBOROUGH INSCRIPTIONS. i^S. In I memory of | M'. Daniel Harrington I who died Auguft 31-1795: | Etatis 88. Footstone: M'' | D. Harrington. [This grave has a Revolutionary marker.] 12J. In Mem'': of M'': | Elizabeth Harring- ton I Wife of M'. Daniel Harrington Deceft. | She died March 3"*, | 1774. in y loi*^ Year | of her Age. Footstone: M''^ Elizabeth | Harrington [Her maiden name was Elizabeth Warren.] 138. Henrietta, | Daughter of | Cap. William & Hannah | Harrington, | Died Dec. 17, 1840, | JEt. 10 years | & 10 mon's. Dearest sister thou hast left us, Here thy loss we deeply feel ; But 'tis God that hath bereft us, He can all our sorrows heal : Yet again we hope to meet thee, When the day of life is fled. Then, in heaven, with joy to greet thee Where no farewell tear is shed. [ Urn and Willow Tree. ] 239. Erected | In memory of | Mr. John Har- rington I who died | March 13, 1824: | iEt. 79. Jesus can make a dying bed, Feel soft as downy pillows are ; While, on his breast I lean my head. And breathe my life out sweetly there. Footstone: J. H. [This grave has a Revolutionary marker.] \^An Urn.^ 240. Erected | In Memory of | Mrs. Lydia Har- rington, I Wife of I Mr. John Harrington, | who died I May 22, 1820, | aged 78. (See lines, next page) SPRING HILL BURYING GROUND. IO9 " Impartial judge of all the world, I trust my cause to thee ; According to my righteousness So let my sentence be." Footstone: Qt \ L. H. [She was Lydia Mixer before marriage.] [_C/ieruS's Head.'\ 141. In memory of | M". Mary Harrington | Wife of M'. Daniel Harrington | who died June 9"' 1793 : I Aged 88 years. Footstone: M" | Mary Harrington [ Urn and Willow Tree. ] 142. Erected | in | Memory of | Miss | Mary Harrington | who died | June 30, 1802, | ^t. 67. Footstone: M. H. \_Urn and Willow Tree.'^ 243. In memory of | Myra Ann, | Daug: of Capt. W"" and I Mrs. Hannah Herrington, | who died | Feb. 12, 1823, I JEt. 3 mo. & 8 days. Sleep on my babe and take thy rest God called thee home He thought it best [^Urn and Willow 7ree.'j 244. Erected | in | Memory of | Mr. Samuel Harrington | who died | April 12, 1800: — ^t. 54. Footstone: S, H. Our Father [J Wreath.'\ 245. William Harrington | died | April 26, 1838, I Aged 54 years. Footstone: W. H. Our Mother I J Hand. ~\ 246. Hannah, | his wife | died Dec. 21, 1866, | Aged 80 yrs. Footstone: H. H. no MARLBOROUGH INSCRIPTIONS. 247. W. E. Harrington. [On marker with Shield of the United States.] [ t/r;/ and Willow Tree.~^ 248.-250. Naham Hayden, I died Dec. 4, 1828, | ^t. 76. Lois, his wife | died July 28, 1842, | Mt. 90. Jesse Hayden, | died Nov. 27, 18 19, | ^t. 44. " Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord." Footstone: N. H. \_Death's Head.'] 251. Here Lyes Buried | ^ Body of | Simeon Hayward I son of M' Jona' | & Mr'. Martha | Hay- ward who I Dec'' July y | 26"" 1741 | jn y 19"" year | of his age Footstone: Simeon | Hayward [Hildreth Monument, Front Side :] 252-253. Erected by | G. W., R. B. & J. B. | Hildreth. Benj. W. Hildreth, m. d. | Born | ' March 30, 1784. I Died I Jan. 25, 1848. Mary Brown, | Wife of | Benj. W. Hildreth, | Born Aug. 4, 1784. | Died Nov. 10, 1844. [Base:] HILDRETH [Hildreth Monument, East Side:] 254-258. Benj. W. Jr. | Feb. 21, 1811, | July 22, 1830. Mary, | May 2, I812, | Mar. 18, 1827. John, | Apr. 28, 1813, | Apr. 27, 1814. Sarah B. | July 24, 18 14, | Oct. 25, 1856. SPRING HILL BURYING GROUND. Ill Jonathan, | Aug. 27, 18 15, | Feb. 22, 1840. Children of | Benjamin W. and | Mary Brown Hil- dreth. [Hildreth Monument, West Side:] 259.-263. Ellen J. | Feb. 5,1817, | July 27, 1852. Franklin, | July 31, 1821, | Oct. , 1852. James, | Oct. 14, 1824, | Aug. 15, 1825. Jane, | Oct. 14, 1824, | Nov. 10, 1824. James B. | Jan. 6, 1826, | July 8, 1866. Children of | Benjamin W. and | Mary Brown | Hildreth. \^Urn and Willow Tree."] 264. In memory of | Mrs. Dolly, | wife of | Mr. Ebenezer Howe, | who died | Dec. 9, 1827, | i^t. 86. Come from this world of sore distress, To one of peace and happiness. Footstone: D. H. \_Dfa(/i's Head.'\ 26^. In I Memory of | M'. Ebenezer How, | who died Auguft the | 26"", 1774 in the 31^ \ Year of his I Age. No time we have but what is lent, And duft we are when that is fpent. Footstone: M*^ | Eben^ How. [y^ Flower.'] 166. In memory of | Ebenezer M. How, | Son of Mr. Aaron & | Mrs. Abigail How, | who died | Aug. 27, 1808 ^t. 2 Y. & 27 d. Let him rest in undisturbed Dust, Till the resserection of the ^ust. Footstone: Q \ E. M. H. 112 MARLBOROUGH INSCRIPTIONS. [Death's Head.^ 267. Here lyes Buried | y Body of Cap* | Eleazar How, I Who Departed this | Life March '^ \f^ \ Anno Dom"' 1737, in \ \ 75"" Year of His Age. {Death's Head.'\ 168. Here Lyes Buried | the body of | Ensign Gershom How | dec'' Oct. y 28, 1738. | in y 45 year I of his age. Footstone: Ensign | Gershom How IDeath's Head.'] 26g, Here lyes y Body | of M" Hannah How | Wife to Cap'. Eleaze' | How Who Died | June 24"': 1735 I Aged 71 Years. Footstone: M". Hannah | How. [She was a daughter of Abraham and Hannah (Ward) Howe.] [Death's Head.] 270. Here Lies Buried | y Body of M" | Hannah How Wife I Of Ens" Gershom | How Who Departed I This Life March 12** | Anno Domini 175J | in y 52** year | of Her Age Footstone: M''* Hannah | How [She was Hannah Bowker before marriage.] Memento mori [DeatFj Head.] iji. Erected | In Memory of | M". Hannah How, I wife of I M'. Moses How | who departed this life I Nov', y 22'* 1789 I In the 74"" year of | her Age. Then let the laft loud trumpet found And bid our kindred rife Awake ye nations under ground Ye faints afcend the fkies Footstone: ^ | M" | Hannah How SPRING HILL BURYING GROUND. I I3 [ L/r// and Willozu Tree.~^ 272. In memory of | Mrs. Hannah, | wife of | Dea. Samuel Howe, | who died | Nov. 5, 1835, I ^^• 91- Sweet is the scene when virtue dies, When sinks a righteous soul to rest • How mildly beam the closing eyes, How gently heaves the expiring breast. Footstone: H. H. [She was Hannah Burnet before marriage.] [ Urn and Willow Tree. ] 273. In Memory of | Mrs. Hannah Howe, | wife of I Stephen Howe, | who died | July 30, 1874, j M,. 91 yrs. 7 mos. Footstone: H. H. {^Death's Head.-] 274. Here Lies y Body | of Lemuel How | Son of M\ Eleazar | & M" Hepzibah | How Who Dec' I March \ 25 1747 | jn y 16 year of his | Age Footstone: Lemuel j How [^ Scroll.'\ 275. Lemuel How, | Son of M' Luther & M". I Elifabeth How. died | ^^ne 19, 1787, aged 4 | Months & 12 days. Farewell fweet Babe, till | we fliall meet above, And there with you fing | the Redeemers love. Footstone: L, How. 276. Miss I Lydia Howe, | Died Nov. 3, 1870. I N.. 80 yrs. \_Double Stone with Urns and Willow Tree."] 277-278. In I Memory of | Mary B. Peters, | who died | Nov. 20, 1836, | aged 18. (See next page) IS 114 MARLBOROUGH INSCRIPTIONS. In I Memory of | S. Martin Howe, | who died | July 4, 1837, I aged 14. Cease fond Mother, cease to mourn, Thy dear children can ne'er return ; God has taken but his own. Footstone: S. M. H. M. B. P. Memento mori \_Death''s Head.'] 1'jg. In Memory of | M'. Moses How | who departed this | life July y S"', ad 1771, | in y 46"" Year of I his Age. Naked as from the Earth we came, And crept to Life at firft, We to the Earth return again, And mingle with our Duft. Footstone: M^ | Moses How \_Death's Head.] 280. Here lyes buried y | Body of M" Sarah How. I Wife to Coll"° Thomas How | Who Departed this Life I April ; 7"^ A.D. 1 724 in | ^ 65"' Year of Her Age. Footstone: M" | Sarah | How [Her maiden name was Hosmer.] \_A Head.] 281. Jofeph How, Son of | M\ Francis, & M". Mary How. died | Aug', y la"", 1775. | Aged i Year, 9 Months I & 5 Days. How lov'd, how Valu'd once | Avails me not 5 [Last lines illegible.] Footstone: ^ofeph How | 1775 \_Death's Head.] 282. Jonas How | Son of m' Eleaz^ | & M" Hepzib'h I How Who Dec"^ | Sep"" 15 1742 | jn " 4 Year | of His Age Footstone: J. H. SPRING HILL BURYING GROUND. I I5 ^Death's Head.-\ 283. Here lies ]. Body of | M' Eleazer How | he Died Dece"": | ; 6"^ 1768 m] \ 61 Year of his Age. Footstone: M^. Eleazer | How | 1768 ^Urn and Willow Tree.~\ 284. Sacred | to the memory of | Deac. Samuel How, I who died July 31, 1820, | N.t. 71. The author of nature had bestowed I upon him many excellent gifts. | The social and christian virtues a- | domed his character. He lived respected, died lamented, and left I to surviving friends the precious | consolation that he now inherits | glory ever- lasting. Footstone: >|c | S, H. \_Wmged Head.'^ 285. In Memory of | M'. Thomas How | who died I the 2"'* of April 1777. | i^tatis 84- Our term of time is Seventy Years, An age that few i'urvive, But if with more than common ftrength, To eighty we arrive j Yet then our boasted ftrength decays, To forrow turn'd and pain. So foon the flender thread is cut, And we no more remain. Footstone: M'' | Thomas How | 1777 {^Death's Head.'\ 286. Here lyes Buried | the Body of | Coll"°. Thomas How. | Who Departed this Life | Feb''' 16'" Anno Dom°' 1733 in | \ 77'" Year of His Age Footstone: Coll"° Thomas | How [^Urti and Willow Tree.'] 287. Sacred to the memory of | Mary Adams, | wife of Dea. Josiah Howe, | who died | June i, 1845, j Mt. 93 yrs. & 10 ms. " Blessed is the memory of the just." [ t/r/7 and Willow Tree. ] 288. John Howe.' | died | Oct. 3, 1818, | iEt. 71. (See lines, next page) Il6 MARLBOROUGH INSCRIPTIONS. Footstone: J. H. The rising morning can't assure That we shall end the day, For Death stands ready at the door, To snatch our lives away. [ Urn and Willow Tree. ] 289. Sacred | To the | Memory of | Capt. John Howe, | who died | Oct. 7, 1822; | Mt. 50. Lord I commit my soul to thee Accept the sacred trust Receive the nobler part of me And watch my sleeping dust Till that illustrious morning come When all thy saints shall rise And cloth'd in full immortal bloom Attend thee to the skies. Footstone: J. H. [ Urn and Willow Tree. ] 290. Sacred to the memory of | Deacon | Josiah Howe, | who died Jan. 15, 1827, | N.X., 78. Blessed are the dead who die | in the Lord. Footstone: J. H. [ Urn and Willow Tree. ] 291. Lucy, | daughter of John & | Susanna F. Howe, I died July 27, 1791, | iEt. 13 yrs. & 6 mos. And has the vital spirit fled ! And left a clay cold corse behind To number with the silent dead A daughter dear, a sister kind ! {Urn and Willow Tree.'\ 2^2. Mrs. Lydia W. | wife of | Capt. John Howe, I died I Feb. 17, 1838, | JEt. 64. Farewell, lov'd Mother, thy scene of toil is o'er, To fairer worlds on high thy spirit soars ; From pain releas'd and every scene of woe, To dwell with Christ where pleasures ever flow. Pootstone: L. W. H. SPRING HILL BURYING GROUND. Iiy [^Urn and Willow Tree.'\ -293. Lydia I dau. of | John & Susannah Howe, I died July 6, 1863, I IE. 83 Ys. 6 Ms. Footstone: L, H. [C/r» and Willow Tree.'\ 294. Miss I Mary Howe | died | July 17, 1849, I Mt. 76 yrs. 7 mos. Now reader, pause awhile and think, What thou art now, and soon must be, For God hath sent thee here to look And speaks with solemn voice to thee. [ Urn and Willow Tree. ] 295-297. Miss Rebecca Howe | died Sept. 2, 1800, I aged 57. Mr. Seth Howe, | died April 27, 1789, | aged 81. Mrs. Mary, I his wife, | died June 26, 1803, | aged 86. Weep not for them, dry up your tears, They rest in peace, free from earth's cares. Footstone: R. H. [Mrs. Howe was Mary Morse before marriage.] {J Tree.-\ 298. RoLLiN, I Son of Jonas & | Lydia Howe, | died Sept. 30, 18 17, | lEt. 3 years & i | month. So fades the lovely blooming flower. Frail smiling solace of an hour. Footstone: >Ji | R. H. 299. Ruth | How Da | ft of Ja | cob How | 300. A H I March | the 16 301. E. H. [The three above on old field stones.] Il8 MARLBOROUGH INSCRIPTIONS. 30a. Sarah Witt, ] wife of | Capt. Lewis Howe, I died I Dec. 15, 1852, | JE. 58. " Boast not thyself of to-morrow, for thou knowest not what a day may bring forth." Footstone: S. W. H. [Sculptor's mark :] M. Nichols, Lowell. [ [/r/? a»^ Willow Tree.~\ 303. In memory of | Caroline Elizabeth, | Daug. of Lewis and Sarah Howe ; | who died | March 9, 1821 ; I Mt. 7 mo. & 16 days. Sweet babe no more, but seraph now ; Before the throne behold her bow ; Her soul enlarg'd to angel size, Joins in the triumphs of the skyes. Footstone: C. E. H. 304. Charles Witt, | Son of | Lewis & Sarah W. Howe, I died | Feb. 28, 1852, | iE. 18 y'rs. & 11 mo's. '* Remember now thy creator in the | days of thy youth." Footstone: C. W. H. 305-306. Sylvester Bishop, | died | Apr. 8, 1847, I -^- ^^• Charles Witt, | died Dec. 14, 1830, | M. i y'r. & 8 mo's. Children of Lewis & | Sarah W. Howe. "Thy will O God be done." [Sculptor'e mark:] D. N. [ Ur7i and Willow Tree, ] 307. Susannah F. | wife of John Howe, | died | Feb. 12, 1 79 1, I Rt, 40. Calm on the bosom of thy God, Fair spirit ! rest thee now ! E'en while with ours thy footsteps trod, His seal was on thy brow. Footstone: S. F. H. She was Susannah Fairbanks before marriage.] SPRING HILL BURYING GROUND. I IQ \_Double Stone with Urns and Willow Tree.'\ 308-309. In I Memory of I Mr. | Stephen Howe, I who died | Oct. 17, 1836, | aged 39. In I Memory of | Mr. | James M. Peters, | who died I Oct. 17, 1836, | aged 11. Adieu kind partner and child adieu, Your lonely friend now mourns for you j Your pains and sufferings all are o'er, In heaven I hope to meet to part no more. Footstone: J. M. P. S. H. [ Urn and Willow Tree. ] 310. Sacred | to the memory of | Mr. | Willard Howe, | who died | July 9, 1843, | lEt. 74. The grave cannot hold me here. When Christ appears. Footstone: W. H. \_Urn and Willow Tree."] 311. In memory of I Mr. | John Hunter, | who died I Sept. 6, 1835, aged ^^. Farewell my dear and loving friends, We part with hopes to meet again ; Sudden I was called to go, And bid adieu to all below. Footstone: J. H. [Urn and Willow Tree.'\ 31:2. Sacred | to the memory of | Mrs. Olive Hunter | wife of | Mr. Robert Hunter | who died I Oct. 16, 1820, I ^t. 6^. A virtuous wife, a tender mother and friend She practised virtue to the end. Footstone: >|c [ O. H. [Her maiden name was Moore.] [ Urn and Willow Tree. ] 313. In memory of | Mr. Robert Hunter, | who died I Dec. 6, 1827, | N.t. 76. (See lines, next page) I20 MARLBOROUGH INSCRIPTIONS. Farewell to thee my partner dear, Farewell to thee my aged sire ; The threatened blow at length has come, And called thee to the silent tomb. Footstone: R. H. [This grave has a Revolutionary marker.] [ Ur» and Willow Tree. ] 314. In memory of | Mrs. Elizabeth | wife of [ Mr. John Hunting, | who died | April 20, 1832, | JEt, 52. Footstone: E. H. [She was a daughter of Jonah and Phebe Rice.] 315. Mary | wife of | John Hunting, | died June 5, 1 87 1, I IE. 81 yrs. 316. CAPTIN I EDWARD HUTCHINSO" | AGED 6l YEARES I WAS SHOT BY | TrEACHEROVS INDIANS | AVGVST 1 1675 I DYED 1 9 AVGVST | 1 675 [The oldest gravestone in Marlborough.] Jacfeson. \_AScroll.'\ 317. In Memory of | M". Ruth Jackson | Rel- ict of M' Samuel | Jackfon late of | Bofton, Dec'' fhe died I Jan^ \ ii'' 1778. | Aged 77 Years Footstone: M" Ruth Jackson [ Urn and Willow Tree. ] 318. In Memory of | Abigail Jewell, | wife of I Silas Jewell, | who died | August 18, 18 17, | Nx, 66. [Sculptor's mark:] I- Reed, Jr. Harvard. Footstone: + | A. J. Gravestone of Capt. Edward Hutchinson Date 1675 (.Spring Hill Ground) SPRING HILL BURYING GROUND. 121 [I/r;/ and Willow Tree."] 319-320. In memory of | Mr Silas Jewell, Esq. I who died | May 20, 1803, | JEt. 77. Also Mrs. Mary his | wife, who died May | 18, 1797. JEt. 6j. Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord, — for they rest from their labours. Footstone: + | S. J. | M. J. [ t/r;/ an J Willow Tree.~^ 321. In I Memory of I Mr. | Silas Jewell | who died I Feb. 23, 1837, | aged 85 years & | 5 months. Footstone: S. J. [ Urn and Willow Tree. ] 322. In memory of ( Mrs. | Mary W. Johnson, I Formerly wife of | Moses Woodward, | She bade adieu to Earth | Nov. 7, 1850, | Mt. 71 yrs. 10 mos. We'll meet again ! are words that cheer While bending o'er the tomb j For oh ! that hope so bright and dear, Can pierce the deepest gloom. See under Bruce. \_Cherub's Head with a Wig.'] 323. Here lies y body of | M". Elizabeth | Keyes ; Relid: to | Deacon Tho'. Keyes ( fhe died Aug', y 18, I AD 1764, in y 90"" [year of her age.] Footstone: M" | Elizabeth | Keyes [She was a daughter of John and Elizabeth Howe.] [DeatFrHead.] 324. Here Lyes the Body | of M'. Thomas Keyes I Dec"*. Feb'''. ' 23"*. | 1733 | in y 20''' Year | of his age Footstone: M' Thomas | Keyes 16 122 MARLBOROUGH INSCRIPTIONS. [Dfatk's Head.'] 325. Here lies buried | \ Body of DeV | Thomas Keyes I who departed | this Hfe | August ' 25"' | ad 1742 I in y 68"" year | of his age Footstone: Deacon | Thomas | Keyes 326. Amos Lewis | 1849. iliijcrmorc. 327. Ellen M. | Wife of | Thomas Livermore, I died I Mar. 15, 1878, | ^. 35 yrs. 2 mos. [This grave has a marker : L. R. S. Post 43.] Horinij. \_Death's Head.] 328. In memory of | M". Elisabeth Loring, | Widow of I M'. Joshua Loring, | of Boston, | Died January the 18"", 1776, | in the 53'' Year | of her Age. Footstone: M" Elisabeth Loring | 1776 [ Urti and Willow Tree. ] 329. Sacred | to the memory of | Mr. | Hollis C. Loring, | who died | Nov. 15, 1826: | Mt. i,S- Cease fond partner ! ceas, to be distressed, The hand that chastens, chastens but to bless ; With you I leave my offspring to your care, He will a part in your afflictions share : Dry up those tears, suppress those heavy sighs, Angels will bear your partner to the skies. Footstone: H. C. L. \_Death's Head.] 330. Here lies y Body of | John Loring | Son of M\ I Jonathan & M". | Ehzabeth Loring | Died Sep' 1748 [The rest is illegible.] Footstone: J. L. SPRING HILL BURYING GROUND. 123 [Urn and Willow Tree."] ?>Z^. Erected | in | memory of | Mrs. Sophia LoRiNG I who died I Aug'. 12, 1 816, I iE' 29. In blooming lite my soul I did resign I left a sinful world just aged twenty-nine, Reader whoever thou art ; prepared be Thy God and King soon to fseel Footstone: S. L. -' n"-' ^Aaron Maynard, I died | May 15, 1872, ^' 6^ y's. 7 mos. [A son of Ephraim and Mary Maynard. J [J Rose.] 333' Mrs. C. S. Maynard. I died I Mar 06 1884, I ^. 62 yrs. ' ' rc„ 1 . , . " W^ part to meet again " [Sculptor'8 mark IlARBIB. "^ o6-»iii. [Urn and Willow Tree.] 334- Capt. I Ephraim Maynard, I died Tan o 1858, I aged 80 years. ^ ^' Dear partner you have left me, Here your loss I deeply feel • But tis God that hath bereft me, He can all my sorrows heal [Sculptor'! mark:] M. Shine, Marlboro. Footstone; E. M. [^ Rose.] 33S-33^' Mary | died May 11, 1821, I ^ 08 y'rs. ' * ^ Eliza | died Dec. 29, 1830, | ^. 30 y'rs. Wives of Capt. | Ephraim Maynard [Their names before marriage were Mary Stow and Eliza Smith] 337- Miss I Hannah Maynard | Daughter of Hezekiah | & Hannah B. Maynard | of Marlborough I Born Feb. 28, 1782, | Died Feb. 7, 1870. (See next page) 124 MARLBOROUGH INSCRIPTIONS. [On the reverse :] I give and bequeath to the Town | of Marlborough, the sum of One | Thousand Dollars to be kept as I a Fund forever, and the income I or interest thereof, to be an- nually I appropriated and distributed by | the Selectmen of said Town at | their dis- cretion to the worthy I and industrious Poor Native I Citizens of said Town. Footstone: H. M. 338. Erected | in | Memory of | Mr. | Hezekiah I Maynard, I who died | March 14, 1824: | JEt.Si. Footstone: H. M. [This grave has a Revolutionary marker.] [ t/r// a/i^ Willow Tree.'^ 339. In Memory of | Hannah Maynard, | wife of I Hezekiah Maynard, | who died Jan. 14, 181 5, | Rt. 66. [Sculptor's mark:] I. Reed, Jr. HarvBrd, No. 131 Footstone: H. M. [She was a daughter of Benjamin Brigham.] 340. I SAC Maynard, | died | Sept. 12, 1820, | M. 39 Ys. 9 M. 5 Ds. [Sculptor's mark;] Tateum, Westboro. [ Urn and Willow Tree. ] 341-342. In memory of | Mr. Israel Maynard, I who died | Oct. 18, 1835, | N.t. 1^1^. Moses, | Son of Mr. Israel Maynard, | died July 2, 1818, I iEt. 8 yrs. Footstone: I. M. {^Death's HeaJ.^ 343. Here Lyes Buried | y Body of Ensigne | John Maynard, he | died May y i5'\ | 173 1, | in y 70''^'' year | of his age. Footstone: M^ John | Maynard SPRING HILL BURYING GROUND. 125 ^Urn and Willow Tree.'\ 344. In Memory of | John P. Maynard, | who died I Sept. 29, 1818, | Mt. i-j. Friends & Physicians could not save My mortal body, from the grave : Nor can the grave confine me here, When Christ shall call me to appear. Footstone: >|c | J. P. M. 345. Mary, | wife of | Israel Maynard, | died | Sept. 27, 1858, I Mt. 82 yrs. 4 mos. Footstone: M. M. ^Urn and Willow Tree."^ 346. In Memory of | Luther Maynard, | who died I Feb. 6, 181 5, | ^t. 28. [Sculptor'! mark:] No. l.'S. By I. ReedJr. Harvard. Footstone: >J< | L. M. \_A Rose Tree.'\ 347. Sarah M. | daughter of | Capt. Ephraim | & Sarah | Maynard | died | Nov. 19, 1852, | M 18 y'rs. 2 mo's. We have loved her on Earth May we meet her in Heaven. Footstone: J. E. H. (misplaced). \_Urn and Willow Tree."] 348. Erected | In Memory of | Mr. Silas May- nard, I who died | August 4, 1806: | 2Et. 29. Footstone: >|< | S. M. 349. Sumner Maynard, | died | Jan. i, 1868, | JE. 60 y'rs. 10 mo's. [Son of Ephraim and Mary Maynard.] 126 MARLBOROUGH INSCRIPTIONS. [ Urn and Willow Tree. ] 350. In I Memory of | Willard Maynard | who died Jan. 6, 181 5, | Nx. 11. [Sculptor's mark :] No. 132. By I. Reed Jr. Harvard. Footstone: j|< | W. M. minott. {Death's Head.'] 351. Here Lies | Interred the Body of | Mr. Francis Minott. | late of Bofton, | Ob'. Nov'. 28'\ 1774. I N.X.2.\ 28. His Years were few but his life was | long if wifdom be the gray hairs to Man [ and an unfpotted Life old Age. Footstone: M' | [Francis Minott]. {Death's Head.] 352. Aaron Morse | son to M'. Jonas | & M". Lucey Morse | dec'*. Sep*, y 17"". | 1746 | in the 5 year | [of his age] [Lines below are illegible.] Footstone: A. M. {Deat^Head.] 'T^c^'T^. Here Lies Buried | \ Body of Mr' | Abigail Mors ' | wife of Jnsign | Joseph Mors | who dec'' | Septemb' ^ 5"" | a d 1741 jn | y 46 year | of hir age Footstone: (broken) . . igail | Mors [She was a daughter of John and Hannah Barnes.] 354. Miss I Betsey Morse, | died | Oct. 16, 1877; I iE. d^. Virtue on Earth will have its reward in Heaven. [ Urn and Willow Tree. ] 7>SS~7iS^' M^s. Elmira, I Wife of Mr. | WilHam Morse, | died Jan. 16, 1838, | ^t. 30. Also Leonard W. | their son | died Oct. 6, 1833, I M.t. 16 ds. (See lines, next page) SPRING HILL BURYING GROUND. \2'] In the bud of its being the fair flower's withered, And life's sun, to the Mother, hath set at high noon, Yet they in due time with our race shall be gathered, Where all shall enjoy Immortality's boon. {^Cherub's Head.'] 357. In Memory of Levina | Morse (Daughter of I M\ Jonas Morfe, & | M". Lucy his Wife) | who died July ' i7'\ | 1756 in ^ 9"" Year | of her Age. Footstone: Levina | Morse | 1756 {^Death's Head.'] 358. In Memory of | Jofeph Morfe | who Died on I January ' 11^ ^7S^ I ^" ^^^ ^4 Year | of his | Age Footstone: M'' Jofeph | Morfe [ Urn and Willow Tree. ] 359. Lucy, | wife of Winsor Morse, | died | March 27, 1840, | Mt. 68. Here all is rest and sweet repose, Here all my sorrows cease. [Her maiden name was Stratton.] Memento mori {Death's Head.] 360. In Memory of | M". Mary Morse, | The Wife of M^ I Stephen Morse : | fhe died July ; ii\ ad 177 1, in y 43^ I Year of her Age. Spectator : Death is a Debt to Nature Due, As I have paid it fo muft You. Footstone: M^' Mary | Morse 1771 {Death's Head.] 361. In Memory of Mary | Morfe (Daughter of M'. I Jonas Morfe J\xW. & | M". Mary his Wife,) | who died September y | 3'' 177 1 in y 10"': | Year of her Age. Footstone: Mary | Morse | 1771 128 MARLBOROUGH INSCRIPTIONS. {^CheruFs Head.'] '}^(ii. In Memory of | M". Mary Morse | Wife of I M^ 7onas Morse J. \ who died Dec\ ; 26'\ | 1777. in y 40"", I Year of her Age. Time was I ftood as thou doft now, And view'd the dead as thou doft me : Ere long tho'lt lie as low as I, While others ftand and look on thee. Footstone: M" Mary M | 1777 [Her name was Ward before marriage.] \_Death's HeaJ.^ 262. In Memory of Nelly | Morfe (Daugh"of M\ I Jonas Morfe JuiV. & | M". Mary his Wife,) | who died Auguft ; c>5'^ | 1771 in ; 5"^ Year | of her Age. Footstone: Nelly | Morse | 1771 [ C/r;/ arid I'Villozv Tree."] 364. Sacred | to th^ memory of | Mrs. Phebe Morse, | relict of | Capt. William Morse; | she died I Aug. 26, 1 8 14: I Mt. 74. Her faith and patience, love and zeal, Should make her memory dear ; And Lord do thou the prayers fulfil, She offered for us here. Footstone: P. M. [Maiden name Phebe Stevens.] [ Urn and Willow Tree. ] 365. Erected | In Memory of | Capt. William Morse, | who died | Sept. 16, 1809, | ^t. 71. *' Blessed are the dead who | die in the Lord." Footstone: W. M. [This grave has a Revolutionary marker.] [ JJrn and Willow Tree. ] 'y^dd. WiNSOR Morse, | died | June 23, 1832, | Rt. 68. The Sov'reign's call I must obey, Aud fly from earth and friends away. Footstone: W. M. SPRING HILL BURYING GROUND. I29 "Ntiaton, [ Ur» and Willow Tree. ] 367. Here | lies buried | the body of | Mr. Francis Newton, | who died | Aug. 16, 1816, | JEt. Footstone: F. N. 368. Lucy E. | wife of | Francis A. Newton, | Died Mar. 18, 1901 | IE. 73 yrs. \_Urn and Willow Tree.'] 369. In memory of | Mrs. Mary Newton | wife of I Lieut. Micah Newton, | who died | Feb. 21": 1 8 13, I ^t. 87 years. Footstone: >|c | Mrs. | M. N. [^ Tree.] 370. In memory of | Lieut. Micah Newton | who died | Augt. 21''. 1800. | N.\.. 78 years. Footstone: >Jc | Lieut | M. N. \JJrn, Willow Tree and Obelisks.] 371. SoPHRONiA A. I wife of I Ebenezer Oakes, I died I Dec. ao, 1847, I ^'^' ^^ ys. 6 ms. Farewell Sophronia — so early taken, From this vale oi grief and pain, May thv Death in us awaken Strong desires to meet again. There to meet again, and never Cease those fadeless joys to share ; Death can have no power to sever. Ties that bind together there. Footstone: S. A, O. Patmcntrr. [From tlie Tombs:] \_Masonic Emblem.] 372. Daniel Parmenter, | Died in Framingham, I Jan. 23, 1857, I R. 59 yrs. 2 mos. | 18 dys. 17 130 MARLBOROUGH INSCRIPTIONS. 373. Emily, | Wife of Daniel Parmenter, | Died in Framingham, | Oct. 30, 1867, | JE. ^2 Y^s. 11 ms. 14 ds. 374. Lieut. Daniel W. Parmenter, | Son of Daniel & Emily | Parmenter, died in Weldon | N.C. in defence of his | Country, ^ 23 yrs. 375. Charles S. Parmenter, } Son of Daniel & Emily, died in | Framingham, May 26, 1847, I ^- 3 yrs. 6 mos. 28 dys. [ L/r/? a/iil Willow Tree. ] 376. Silence Marverick, | wife of | Jedediah Parmenter | died | Feb. 4, 1829, | R. 94 ys. 10 ms. Footstone: S. P. peters. [ Urn and Willow Tree. ] 377-378. Irr memory of | Ephraim fon of Mr. | George & Mrs. Lydia | Peters, who died Sept. 7 | 1805, i^t. I year & 10 | months. Also Adolphu^ | died March 6, 18 14. | N.t. 3 years & 9 months Happy infants early blest And in peaceful slumbers rest. Footstone: E. P. | A. P. S^A Tree.l 379. Freeman Stow, | Son of Mr. George & | Mrs. Lydia Peters, | died Sept. 5, 1826, | Rt. 1 ys. & 6 mo. Like roses cropped in the bloom, He's carried to the silent tomb. Footstone: F. P. [James M. Peters, see page 119.] [Mary B. Peters, see page 113.] SPRING HILL BURYING GROUND. I3 I [ Urn and Willow Tree. ] 380. In I Memory of | Mr. | Peace Peters, | who died | Oct. 17, 18 19, | aged 37. Farewell my youthfull partner dear, Your children rest around you here, God saw it fit to call them home, Their lonely mother soon must come. Footstone: P. P. \_Urn and Willow Tree.'\ 381. In memory of | Simon M. Peters, | who died I April 18, 1829, | Mt. 11. This dear body his friends could | no longer have. May they be prepared to meet | him beyond the grave. Footstone: S. M. P. [_Urn and Willow Tree.~\ 382. In Memory of | Candace Prentice | wife of I Benjamin Prentice, | Sep. la, 1807: | in the 54 year | of her age. Come listen all unto my call. Which I do make to day ; For you must die as well as I, And pass from hence away. [Sculptor's mark:] By Sam'l Famsworth, Harvard. Footstone: + | C. P. \lJrn and Willow Tree.~\ 383. In Memory of | Mrs. Hannah, | Wife of | Mr. Benjamin Prentice, | who died | June 20, 1824, I ^t. S3' Her we shall see no more. No more her face behold, 'Till in Jerusalem we meet. And walk those streets of gold. Footstone: H. P. proctor. [ Urn and Willow Tree. ] 384-386. In memory of 3 | Children of Mr. Nich- olson B. & Mrs. Lucy Proctor. (See next page) 132 MARLBOROUGH INSCRIPTIONS. John E. died Jan. 23, | 1820, ^t. 6 ms. Henry died Feb. 2, | 1821, JEt. 6 ys. Lucy Bond | died Jan. 24, 1 823, | iEt. 4 ys. 11 mo. May these dear children O our God By thee be taken up on high, And with Angels sound aloud Redeeming love above the skies. [ Urn arid Willow Tree. ] 387—388. In memory of | Cap'. | Joseph Proctor I who died Dec. 8, | 1818, Rt. 72. | also | Mrs. Anna his wife | died July 7, 18 19, | N.X.. 59. Blessed are the dead who die | in the Lord for they rest from | their labour and their works | do follow them. Footstone: W. T. (misplaced.) Passed to Spirit Life | at Sea 389—390. Cap'. Joseph Proctor: | Aug. 19, 1826 I Aged 42 yrs. | Polly S. | His wife | Aug. 15, 1 87 1 I Aged 86 yrs. \_lJrn and Willow Tree.'\ 391-392. Mrs. Lucy B. | wife of | Nicholson B. I Proctor Esq. | died May 5, | 1837, i^t. 48. | Also their youngest | child died Nov. 29, | 1832, iEt. 3 ys. Farewell ! dear husband children too, I bid you now a short adieu. My toils on earth are o'er I soar to mansions in the skies, With Christ in glory may we rise. And meet to part no more. Footstone: L, B. P. 393-394. Nicholson B. Proctor Esq. | Born 1788-Died 1866. William M. Proctor | Born 1827-Died 1849. \lJrn and Willow Tree.'j 395-396. In memory of 2 Children | of Mr. Nich- olson B. & I Mrs. Lucy Proctor. (See next page) SPRING HILL BURYING GROUND. I33 William Bond | died Jan. 10, 1826; | JEt. 13 ys. Moses E. Bond | died Jan. 15, 1827, | JEt. 21 ms. Dear children now though disappear And leave thy friends on earth to weep We o'er thy grave will drop a tear And trust in Heaven again to meet. 397. In Memory of | Perces, Daughter | of M'. Nathan, & | M". Sufanna Reed. | fhe died May ; ao'^ I 1773, Aged 5 Years, | 3 Months, | & 25 Days. Footstone: Perfes Reed [J Scro//.] 398. M". Sufanna Reed, | Wife of | M\ Nathan Reed, | died Oa\ i6'\ 1780. | in ; 57'' Year | of her Age. Footstone: M"'* Sufanna | Reed [Death's Head.'] 399. Here Lyes y | Body of David | Reves Dec" Feb'*' I y 8"" 171 920 I in y 21 year | of his age. Footstone: david reves \_DeatFs Head.'] 400. Here Hes Buried | y Body of Abel | Rice Son of Deac" |- Andrew & M" | Hannah Rice | who Dec^ Nov*" y I I A. d. 1752. I Age 5 years | 5 m & 27 d' Footstone: Abel Rice [CheruFs Head.] 401. In Memory of | Deacon Andrew Rice | who died I January y 15"" 1775. | Aged 72 Years. Our term of time is feventy Years, An age that few furvive, But if with more than common ftrength, To eighty we arrive ; (See lines, next pge) 134 MARLBOROUGH INSCRIPTIONS. Yet then our boafted ftrength decays, To lorrow turned and pain, So icon the flender thread is cut. And we no more remain. Footstone: Deacon Andrew | Rice 1775 ^Double Stone with Urns and Willow Trees, '\ 402-403. In memory of | Mr. | Daniel Rice, | who died | Oct. 27, 1803, | ^t. 22- In memory of | Mrs. Sabrina, | wife of Mr. | Daniel Rice, | who died | Apr. 17, 1799, | ^t. 29. Footstone: S. R. D. R. [Mrs. Rice was a daughter of Antipas and Catherine (Woods) Brigham.J ^Death's Head."] 404. Here lies buried | y body of | M« Edward Rice | who departed | this life July | y 21'* a d 1741 I jn y 69"' year | of his age Footstone: M« | Edward | Rice \_DeatFs Head.'] 405. In Memoy of | M'. Elisha Rice | who died Auguft I y 20"" 1776. in I y 26 Year of his | Age. Footstone: M' Elilha | Rice 1776. \_J Scroll.] 406. In memory of | M": Eunice Rice | Wife of M^ Elifha Rice. | Ihe died | Auguft ; 11 •^ 1776. | in \ 26'' Year of her | Age. Footstone: M" I Eunice Rice [Maiden name Williams.] 407-408. Harvey Rice, | Died Aug. 28, 1859, | JE. 67. Thusa, I his wife | Died Jan. 6, 1849, I ^' SS' [Sculptor'e mark:] M. Shine. Footstone: H. R. I T. R. SPRING HILL BURYING GROUND. I35 [Deat/j's //.W.] 409. John Rice, | Son of M^ Benj". Rice | & M". Sufanna his Wife. | died April 20"' 1786. | in y 6"" year of his I Age. Footstone: John Rice [Death's Head.'] 410. Here lies y | Body of Lucy | Rice daft' of | M" Edward & | Mr' Lidia Rice | who dec'' | January y I 14" 1 741 jn I y 15"" year | of her age. Footstone: Lucy | Rice 41 1. Lydia I Rice 412. Eber I Rice 413. M'. Joshua | Rice | — 23° | — 4 [Stone broken.] [Death's Head.] 414. Here Lies Buried | y Body of | Mr' Marcy Rice | ' wife of M"* | Jofeph Rice who | dec** Octob' 16"' I a.d 1727 I age 46 years | 5 m & 14 d Footstone: Mr' Marcy | Rice [Maiden name Kerley.] [Death's Head.] 415. Here Lies \ \ Body of Mary | Rice daft' of I M« Edward & | Mr' Lidia Rice | who dec"* | Jan- uary y 5"" I 1 74 1 I jn y 18"* year | of her age Footstone: Mary Rice [Death's Head.] 416. Here Lies ' | Body of Patience | Rice daft' of M« I Edward & Mr' | Lidia Rice who | dec" Jan- uary I y 9"' 1741 jn I y 25"" year | of her age Footstone: Patience I Rice 136 MARLBOROUGH INSCRIPTIONS. 417-418. Otis Rice, | Died March 19, 1830, | lEt. 43 y'rs. 7 mo's. LucRETiA Eager, | his wife | Died Dec. 26, 1861, I ifEt. 71 y'rs. I mo. " For as in Adam all die, even so in Christ shall all be made alive." Footstone: O. R, 419. In j Memory of | Mifs Sarah Rice [ who died April 3'*, | 1778. | Aged 79 Years | &9 Months. Footstone: Mifs Sarah | Rice [Death's Head.'\ 420. In I memory of | Stephen Rice | Son of M'. I Benjamin Rice & M". Sufanna | his Wife, who died April 19"". I 1788. in the 19"' year of his age. The world behind me, offer' d me its charms. And Christ before me, call'd me to his arms, I chole the latter, and am now at reft. Sweetly fleeping on my beloveds breaft. Footstone: Stephen Rice [Death's Head.'\ 421. Here Lies Buried | \ Body of | Zeruiah Rice | Daught^ of M-* | Edward & Mr^ ( Lydia Rice who I dec** Jenuary | y 19"" 1741 | in y 31" year | of her age Footstone: Zeruiah | Rice 422. Here lyeth* the | Body of Mary* Sawer | who* refted* from* he | r* work* and* in* the | fifteth* year* of | her* ag* March 20 | 1709. Footstone: m dcc ix | M. S. [The above is on a common field stone. She was the wife of James Sawyer.] SPRING HILL BURYING GROUND. I37 [Sawin Monument:] 423-424. Jonathan Sawin | died Mar. 23, 1873, I aged 91 y'rs. Martha, | wife of | Jonathan Sawin, ( died Aug. 22, 1 861, I aged 78 y'rs. [Mrs. Sawin's maiden name was Fay, of Southborough.] Sfjrrman. 425. Daniel Sherman | died | April 21, 18 14, | JEt. 16. Footstone: D. S. [ Urn and Willow Tree. ] 426. Elizabeth F. Sherman, | died Feb. 15, i860, I aged 74 yrs. i mo. & 17 ds. There is a Glorious home, A house not made with hands : Eternal in the Heavens, where dwell the christian bands A home of everlasting peace. Where sorrow cannot come Songs of praise will never cease In thine eternal home. Footstone: E. F. S. [This grave has a Revolutionary marker.] Spectator ! Remember Death. lA ScrolL-\ 427-428. In Memory of | M". Hannah Sherman I (& Child.) Wife of I M\ Ifaac Sherman. | fhe died Feb: 7"*, 1777. | in \ 11'^ Year of her | Age. She was pleafant in life, And fubmiflive in death. Footstone: M" Hannah | Sherman [Her maiden name was Parker.] [ C/r» and Willozv Tree.'\ 429. Mrs. Hannah, | wife of Isaac Sherman, | died in Northboro', | Oct. 25, 1829, | vEt. 74. (See lines, next page) 18 138 MARLBOROUGH INSCRIPTIONS. How still and peaceful is the grave, Where life's vain tumults past, The appointed house by heaven's decree. Receives us all at last. Footstone: H. S. E. (misplaced). 430. Hannah, | wife of | Daniel Sherman, | died 1 Oct. 17, 1853, I Mt. 70. Footstone: H. H. S. (misplaced?). [ Ur?i and Willow Tree. ] 431. In memory of | Miss Harriot, | daughter of I Mr. Daniel & Mrs. | Hannah Sherman | who died I Oct. 9, 1834 | Rt. 23 years. Farewell lov'd Mother ! yet a short farewell ! Thy Harriot rests where we shall meet again, Where kindred spirits with their God shall dwell, Nor feel the parting pang nor sigh in pain. Kind Sister too, though from thy side I part, And from thy presence my beloved Friend ; Yet hope in God should bind each bleeding heart, she points where love and joy shall never end. Footstone: H. S. \lJr7i and Willow Tree."] 432. In memory of [ Henry Francis, | Son of Micah Sherman, Esq | & Lydia his wife | who died I June 28, 1 8 17, ^t. 13 mo'. | & 12 days. of such is the kingdom of heaven. Footstone: H. F. S. \_J Tree.'\ 433. Jane Dennison, | Daug. of Esq. Micah & I Mrs. Susannah Sherman | died May 29, 1818, | ^t. 16 Alas not youth with all its rose and bloom. Can save from death or rescue from the tomb ; Yet this fair flower untimely snatched away. We trust will rise in an immortal day. Footstone: J. D. S. SPRING HILL BURYING GROUND. I39 [_Ur» and Willow Tree.~\ 434. Sacred | to the | Memory of | Micah Sher- man Esq I who departed this life | Dec. 8, 18 16, | in the c^o year of his age. Forgive, blest shade, the tributary tear, That mourns thy exit from a world like this ; Forgive the wish that would have kept thee here, And stayed thy progress to the seats of bliss. No more confin'd to grovling scenes of night, No more a tenant pent in mortal clay, Now should we rather hail thy glorious flight, And trace thy journey to the realms of day. Footstone: [A Tree] | M. S. [ Ur7i and Willow Tree. ] 435. Mr. Moses | Sherman, | died | June 28, 1833, I iEt. 72. Sooner or late, earth's fondest ties. The hand of death must sever ; Yet all at length in joy shall rise, Where parting cometh never. Footstone: M. S. \lJrn and Willow Tree.'\ 436-437. Sacred | To the Memory of | Mrs. Susanna D. Sherman | and Child; Relick of | Micah Sherman Esq. | who died | Jan. 16, 181 1. | ^t. ';>^2' Lo. where this silent tomb-stone weep, A wife, a child, a mother sleeps ; A heart, within whose sacred cell Thee peaceful virtues lov'd to dwell. Affection warm and faith sincere, And soft humanity were there. In agony, in death resign'd. She felt the wound she left behind. [Seulptor'e mark:] Engrav'd by Sam'l Kilbum, at Sterling, Footstone: S. D. S. [Mrs. Sherman was Susanna D. Frost before marriage.] \lJrn and Willow Tree.~^ 438. Mr. Jonas Smith | died | Dec. 7, 1845, I Rt. 91. [This grave has a Revolutionary marker.] 14.0 MARLBOROUGH INSCRIPTIONS, [ Urn and Willow Tree. ] 439-440. In memory of | tv/o children of Mr. Jonas Smith &. | Mrs. Susannah his wife. Martin, | died | Sept. 24, 181 5. | iEt. 16 yr": Nabby, I died | Jan': 29, 18 16. | N.t. 14 yr': O, lovely children its been thy fate, To meet an early grave ; Thy parents kind and anxious care Could not their offspring save. Footstone: M. S. N. S. 441. Mary, | wife of A. S. Smith, | & daughter of I Abijah Brown, | born Feb. 14, 1826, | died Jan. 25, 1850. "There is rest in heaven." Footstone: M. S. \lJrn and Willow Tree."] 442. Susannah, | wife of | Jonas Smith, | died | Jan. 12, 1849, I ^t. 92. Footstone: S. S, [Maiden name Brown, of Stow.] 443. Catherine D. | Spafford, | Died Jan. 20, 1870, I 7E. 6^ yrs. 5 mos. Jesus said : Come unto [ me and rest. [Monument, East Face:] I J Rose.'] 444. Emma W. | Child of | Dea. Wm. & Eliza- beth B. I Stetson, | died May 27, 1853, aged 16 mos. [Monument, South Face:] 445-447. Rebecca F. | Wife of | Dea. Wm. Stet- son. I died May 4, 1 844, | aged 44 yrs. Dea. Wm. Stetson, | died May 6, 1890, | aged 91 yrs. (See next page) SPRING HILL BURYING GROUND. I4.I His Wife | Elizabeth B. Stetson | 18 14-1903. [Monument, East Face :] 448. Franklin | Son of | Dea. Wm. & Rebecca F. I Stetson, | died Mar. 16, 1879. | aged ^^ yrs. 9 mos. [Death's Head.'] 449. Here Lies Buried | \ Body of Benjamin I Steuens Son of Deac" | Samuel & M" | Thankfull Steuens | Who Departed this | Life Decern*" 30 | a.d. 1750 In I The 25 Year | of His Age. Footstone: Benjamin j Steuens [Death's Head.] 450. In Memory M" | Comfort Stevens, | (The Wife of M'. I Daniel Stevens) | fhe died March ; 19th, ad 1 77 1, in y 26th I Year of her Age. Reader: Death is a debt to Nature due, As I have paid it lb muft You. Footstone: M" | Comfort | Stevens: | 1771. [She was a daughter of Joseph and Comfort Brigham.] [ Urn and Willow Tree. ] 451. Erected | In Memory of | Mr. Daniel Stevens, | who died | Nov. 7, 18 10, | in the 6^ year I of his age. Thou dear departed Soul adieu Thy lifeless clay must here remain ; Till Christ this body shall renew. Then both with j'oy shall meet again. Footstone: D. Stevens. [This grave has a Revolutionary marker.] [ Urn and Willow Tree. ] 45a. Erected | in | memory of | Mrs. Elizabeth I wife of I Mr. Francis Stevens, | who died Jan. 3, | 1827. N.X., 72. (See lines, next page) 14-2 MARLBOROUGH INSCRIPTIONS. I'll speak the honours of thy name, With my last lab'ring breath 5 Then speechless clasp thee in my arms, The antidote of death. Footstone: E. S. [Her maiden name was Brigham.] [ Urn and Willow Tree. ] 453. In memory of | Mr. | Francis Stevens, | who died June 12, 1829, | In the 81, year | of his age. Sudden he was call'd to go, And bid adieu to all below ; Suden the vital spirit fled, And he was numbered with the dead. Footstone: F. 8. 454. Hannah F. | wife of | Wm. F. Stevens, | died I Sept. 15, 1872, | R. 6^. \_Urn and Willow Tree.'\ 455. Erected | In | memory of | Mr. Jonas Stevens | who died | Feb. 15, 1820. | ^t. 76. Footstone: J. S. 456. Mrs. Lavinia, | Wife of | Mr. Daniel Stevens, | died | Dec. 19, 1855, I ^^- 94 Y^^- ^ ""^^- A beloved mother. Hers was a long and well spent life. [Sculptor's mark:] Runnels, Waltham. Footstone: L. S. [She was a daughter of Joel and Lucy (Stevens) Barnard.] Memento mori \Winged Head and Urns.'] 457. Erected | In Memory of | M". Lucy Stevens, | wife of | M'. Samuel Stevens | who de- parted this Life | Nov^: ; 22^: 1783. In the | 57**': year of her age. " Retire my Friends dry up your tears ; " Here I muft lie till Chrift appears." Footstone: [^ Scroll.] M'^: Lucy | Stevens. [She was a daughter of Daniel and Zeruiah (Eager) Barnes.] SPRING HILL BURYING GROUND. I43 Memento mori \_Wi/iged Head.'\ 458. In Memory of | M": Lydia Stevens, | once the Beloved Wife of | M'. Daniel Stevens | who died Dec': ; 28'": I 1782. I Aged 29 Years. Footstone: \_A Scroll.'] | M" Lydia | Stevens. [Her maiden name was Brigham.j ^Death's Head.] 459. Here Lies Buried | The Body of | De*". Sam- uel Steuens I Who Departed This | Life December y 6 A.D. 1761 I jn y 81 year | of His Age Footstone: De<^ | Samuel | Steuens 460. Samuel, Son of | M'. Daniel Stevens | & M'^: Comfort | his Wife | died Aug'. 29", | 1775. Aged 4 Year | & 6 Months. Footstone: Samuel | Stevens. Memento mori [Death's Head.] 461. Erected | In Memory of | M'. Samuel Steuens, | who departed this life | Jan', y 26"" 1789; In the 71*^ year | of his age. No time we have but what is lent, And duft we are when that is Jpent. Footstone: [J Scroll.'] | M\ Samuel | Steuens [J Tree.] 462-463. Samuel, | died Jan, 1791, 1 aged 14 years ; Edward, | died Aug. i, 1782, | aged 13 mos. & 21 ds. I sons of I Daniel & Lydia Stevens. [Death's Head.] 464. Here Lies Buried | The Body of M" Thank- full Steuens j Wife of De" Samuel | Steuens Who (See next page) 144- MARLBOROUGH INSCRIPTIONS. Died I July y*" 13 1763 | jn y 76 year | of Her Age. Footstone: M'^ \ Thankful! | Steuens [She was a daughter of Samuel and Elizabeth Stowe.] 465. William F. Stevens, | died | July 26, 1861, I aged 54 yrs. [Sculptor's mark:] M. Shine. Footstone: W. F. S. [ L/rw an J Willow Tree.'\ 466. In memory of | Mr. | Aaron Stow, | who died I June 6, 1836, | iEt. 43. Adieu fond partner ! a long adieu, My children dear I leave with you ; Dry up those tears, suppress those sighs, Prepare to meet above the skies. Footstone: A. S. [ Urn and Willozo Tree, j 467. In memory of | Mr. | Abraham Stow | who died | Jan. 2, 1832, | N.t. 76. His course is run, his spirit's fled. He joins the mansions of the dead — He now lies cold, but still his soul Will liv, 'till ages cease to roll. Footstone: A. S. [This grave has a Revolutionary marker.] \_lJrn5 and Willow Trees. "^ 468-469. Caroline Lavinia, | died Sept. 3, 1843, I lEt. 16 yrs. & 7 mos. Alfred L. | died Sept. 24, 1840, | Mt. 3 mos. Children of | Jere & | Lavinia H. Stowe. Dear parents grieve no more for us ; For us no more repine : Believe that we are happier, far. Than e'er with you in time. We've left a world, where wo and sin, Swell onward as a river ; And gained a world, where we shall rest In peace and joy forever. Footstone: C. L. S. I A. L. S. SPRING HILL BURYING GROUND. I45 [ Ur?i and Willow Tree. ] 470. In I memory of | Mrs. Caty Stow, | daur. of Mr. Abra": & | Mrs. Eliz'*^: Stow: | who died April 6, 1820, I IE. 32. Farewell my dear & loving friends, We part with hopes to meet again ; Then muse no more on things below, Arise my soul and let us go. Footstone: C. S. {Death's Head.'] 471. Here Lies Buried | The Body of M" Elifa- beth Stow I Wife of M' John | Stow Who Died | 0&: y II 1757 I jn y 58 year | of Her Age Footstone: (broken) — Stow [Her maiden name was Brigham.J \_Urn and Willow Tree.] 4.J2. In I memory of | Miss | Elizabeth Stow, I Daug': of Mr. Abraham & | Mrs. Elizabeth Stow, I who died Sept. 28, 18 14. | JEt. 19 years. From deaths arrest No age is free, You young prepare To follow me Footstone: E. S. [ L/r// and Willow Tree.] 473. In I memory of | Mrs. Elizabeth, | wife of Mr. Abraham Stow; | who died | Aug. 6, 1827: | ^t. 69. Long and painful was her sore. Though with patience it she bore. Contending still with noble strife. To imitate her Saviours life. Footstone: E. S. [She was a daughter of Ebenezer and Abigail Hager,] 474. John Stowe, | died ) July 31, 1887, | JEt. 72. »9 146 MARLBOROUGH INSCRIPTIONS. [J Tree.'l 475, Emily Lyman, | daughter of | Jere and La- vinia | Stow, died | June 11, 1838; j N.X. i yr. & 8 ms. Ere sin would blight, or sorrow fade, Death came with friendly care, The opening bud to Heaven conveyed, And bade it blossom there. Footstone: E. L. 8. ^Double Stone with Urns, Willozv Trees and three Stars.'\ 476-477. In I Memory of | Mr. John Stow, | who died | Feb. 18, 1828, | ^t. 87. Surviving friends | did this memorial raise, Not for the useless task I the dead to praise j But that the passengers, | when passing by. Might stop and I ponder on mortality. In I Memory of | Mrs. | Grace Stow, | Consort of I Mr. John Stow, | who died | May 26, 1824, | iEt. 78. Swift I ascend the I heavenly place. And hasten to my home. I hope to meet thy | kind embrace, I come, O Lord I come. Footstone: J. S. ^ G. S. [Mrs. Stow's family name was Newton, j [This grave has a Revolutionary marker.] \_UrTi and Willow Tree.'\ 478. In Memory of | Mr. Josiah Stow, | who died I March 28, | 1818, | Mt. 88. Here I sleep in silent slumber. Till my Lord returns again, You no doubt are fill'd with wonder. At his gracious love to man. Footstone: jjj | J. S. \_Urns and IV i How Tree.~\ 479. Erected | in | Memory of | Mr. Josiah Stow, | Son of Mr. Jabez & | Mrs. Sarah Stow ; | who died | Sept. 25, 1823 : | Mt. 19. (See lines, next page) SPRING HILL BURYING GROUND. I47 In bloom of youtli behold I die, Dear friends prepare for death is nigh, The grave my bed here 1 must rest, Till Christ shall call me from the dust. Footstone: J. S. [Death's Head.'] 480. Here js jnterred ' | Remains of Mr' | Lydia Stow wife | of M' Samuel Stow | Daught' of James | Minott Esq'. & Mr' | Rebecah his wife who | de- parted I this Life | February y 14"" a.d | 1742 | 3 jn y ^6^^ year | of her age Footstone: Mr' Lydia | Stow 481. Lydia Stow, | Formerly wife of Isaac May- nard, | died | July 27, 1863, | M. 87 Ys. 10 Ms. 18 Ds. [Sculptor's mark:] Tateum, Wcstboro. [She was married in 1828 to Abraham Stow.] \_Urn and Willow Tree.] \%i. In I memory of | Mrs. Phebe Stow, | daur. of Mr. Abra"": & | Mrs. Eliz*': S:ow; | who died July 4, 1820, I Rt. 11. My days alas ! alike have ben. An empty tale, a morning flower Cut down and wither'd in an hour. Footstone: P. S, [ Urn and Trees. ] 483. Erected | in memory of Mr. | Quartus Stow, | who died June ao"': | 1798, in the 43''. | Year of his age. Behold my friends, as you pafs by ; As you are now lo once was I j As I am now ib you muft be ; Prepare for death and follow me. Footstone: Mr. Quartus | Stow. [This grave has a Revolutionary marker.] 14-8 MARLBOROUGH INSCRIPTIONS. [Stowe Monument, Front Face :] 484. RuFUS Stowe, | died | October 9, 1838, | aged 49 years. Reunited | 1885. [Stowe Monument, South Face :] 485. Thankful Stowe, | widow | of | Rufus Stowe, I born Feb. 15, 1791, | died Jan. 16, 1885. Living, loving, just the same, On a brighter happier shore. [She was a daughter of Daniel and Thankful (Brigham) Brigham.] [Stowe Monument, North Face :] 486-487. William B. | died Dec. i, 1848, | aged 20 years | & 9 mos. An Infant son | died June 1,1815; | Sons of Rufus I & Thankful Stowe. [ Urn and Willow Tree. ] 488. In memory of | Mrs. Ruth Stow, | consort of I Mr. Josiah Stow, | who died | Nov. 18, 18 10, | iEt. 75. Twas sin that drew upon our race The righteous doom that we must die But thanks to Gods abounding grace Salvation's offered from on high. Footstone: j|c | R. S. [She was a daughter of Peter and Grace Howe.] \_Crossed Bones and Death^ s Head with a Wig.'\ 489. Here Hes y Body of | M'. Samuel Stow | he died February | ^ 13*^1769 in y | 89 Year of his Age. Behold & fee as you pafs by As you are now low once was I As I am now fow muft you be Prepare for Death and follow me. Footstone: M^ Samuel | Stow j 1769. [^Urn and Willow Tree."] 490. Dea". Samuel Stow. | died | Jan. 12, 18 13: iEtat. 89. (See next page) SPRING HILL BURYING GROUND. I49 Singular calmness, prudence and stability, | strong powers of mind, guided I by a sense of GOD, and display'd in bright examples of | humble Piety ; readi- ness to do good and prayer- | ful submission to a long series of distressing I afflic- tion in his family — truly magnified his Office. In the closing scene of an eminently devout | life he was sustained by a lumin- ous and I opening prospect of a glorious Resurrection | in CHRIST. Footstone: [A Tree] S. Stow [ Urns, Willow Tree, Arch and Keystone with W. S. ] 491. Here rest | the remains of | Cap*. William Stow | he died | April 11 1808 | Mt. ^S- All our ambition Death defeats but one And that it crowns — but ere long, More powerful proof shall take the field. Stronger than death & smiling at the tomb. Footstone: C. W. S. .Stuart. 492. Charles Stuart | died | Nov. 5, 1853, | ^t. 64. Footstone: C. S. ^attlob). {Death's Head.'] 493. Here lies the Body of M'. | Thomas Tatt- Low I who departed this | Life October the 11^ \ Anno Domini 1756 | Aged 61 Years. A Man of Honesty, Justice & Integrity And above all a Christian. Footstone; Thomas | Tattlow | 1756 {Death's Head.'] 494. In Memory of | M'. James Telfer | who died; 18'" I ofjan''. 1776. | in;63^ Year | ofhisAge. Footstone: M"" yames | Telfer | 1776 495. Aaron Temple, | died | Sept. 12, 1875, I M. 79 ys. 150 MARLBOROUGH INSCRIPTIONS. [ Ur?i and Willow Tree. ] 496. In I Memory of | Mrs. Betsy, | wife of | Mr. Ira Temple, | Formerly wife of | Mr. John P. Maynard, | who died | July 19, 1828, | iEt. 39. Footstone: B. T. 497. David j Temple, | Son of M'. David & | Elifabeth Temple; | died Aug'. 6'\ | 1788, aged i | day. Footstone: D. Temple [ Urn and Willow Tree. ] 498. Sacred | to the memory of | Mr. David Temple, | who died | Sep. 25, ad 1821. | N.t. 81. Here lies a man was good without pretence Blest with plain reason & with common sense, He lived a life of labour & of toil His chief delight to cultivate the soil; While here his mind was oft with cares opprst 'Till tired of earth he fled to heaven for rest. [Sculptor's mark:] Wm. Farnsworth, Groton. Footstone: D. T. [ \Jrn and Willow Tree. ] 499. In memory of I Mrs. Elizabeth, | Relict of I Mr. David Temple, | who died | April 16, 1836, I Rt. 86. My soul forsakes each vain delight, And bids this world farewell ; It welcomes death and takes its flights, With Christ above to dwell. Footstone: E. T. [Her maiden name was Adams.] {^Death's Head.'] 500. In Memory of | Mr. Isaac Temple | who Died Jan'' 14 | 1765 Aged 85 | Years 11 Month' | & 9 Days Footstone: [Death's Head.] | Ifaac ] Temple | 1765 SPRING HILL BURYING GROUND. 151 [ t/r/? and Willozo Tree.'\ 501. Grateful Respect | Erected this Memorial of I Mrs. Joanna Temple, | Relidl of John Temple | of Marlborough, deceafed. | She died July 25"^: | 1797. iEtat. 69. Cheerfulnefs & Piety, happily united in her life, adorned the Religion she profefled. Footstone: -f- | Mrs. Joanna Temple ^Death's Head.'] 502. Sacred to | the memory of | M'. John Tem- ple, I who died Sept'. 23**, 1793 ; | i^t'. 81. Prepare me Lord for thy right hand, Then come the joyful day ; Come death and (bme celeflial band. To bear my Soul away. Footstone: M' | John Temple. \_Broken Stone.] 503. John Temple, Jr. | Died | [part missing.] " It is the hope, the bli — Wliich Jesus's grace has giv — The hope when days and years are — We all shall meet in heaven." [Sculptor'a mark :] D. Nichols, Lowell. ^Urn and Willow Tree.] 504. In memory of | Mr. | John Temple, 3d: | who died | April 2, 1829; | i^t. 44. Footstone: J. T. \_An Urn zvith J. T.] 505. In memory of | M'. Jonas Temple, | who died March 8, 1803 : | iEtatis 87. The world behind me offer'd me its charms, And Chrift before me call'd me to his arms ; I chofe the latter, and am now at reft. Sweetly fleeping on my beloved's breaft. Footstone: M^ | J. Temple. 152 MARLBOROUGH INSCRIPTIONS. [ Urw and Willow T'ree.~\ 506. In Memory of | Jonas Temple, | who died I June 19, 1818, I Mt. 34. [Sculptor's mark :] I. Reed, Jr. Harvard- No. 128. Footstone: J. T. \_Urn atid Willow Tree.~\ 507. In Memory of | Mrs. Lydia Temple, | wife of I Mr. Silas Temple, | who died | Sept. 7, 1818, | Mt. 45 years & 5 | months. " False marble ! where Nothing but poor & sordid dust lies here." Footstone: -f- | L. T. [Her maiden name was Arnold.] \_Death's Head.~\ 508. Here lies buried y | Body of M": Martha I Temple Wife of M'. | Ifaac Temple, who | died February \ 15"", | 1768, in y 92''. | Year of her Age. Footstone: [Death's Head.] M". Martha | Temple | 1768. IJ Scroll.^ 509. Martha Temple | Daught. of M' Jonas | & M". Sarah Temple, | died Nov\ 8'': 1785. | in the 9"" year | of her age. Footstone: Martha Temple [t/rw and Willow Tree."] 510. Mrs. Polly, | wife of Mr. | John Temple 2': I died I July 29, 1837, | vEt. 44. The body shall return to the dust and the spirit to God who gave it. Footstone: P. T. [Death's Head.'\ 511. M". Rebeccah Temple | Wife of M'. David Temple | whofe remains are here interred | departed this Life March ' 24"" 1785 | in y 30"" year of her age (See lines, next page) SPRING HILL BURYING GROUND. I53 Hu(h my Dear Offl'pring ! Silent every Friend ! God gave me Life & pointed out its end. I Imiled in Death ! And if YOUR views are Juft You'l not complain with what God's done with Duft. The world behind me offer'd me its charms And Clirift before me call'd me to his arms I chofe the latter and am now at reft And Iweetly fleep on my beloveds Bread Footstone: M" | Rebeccah Temple. [Death's Head.'\ 512. Here lyes y Body | of Sarah Temple | Daug'^ of M\ Ifaac | & M'. Martha Temple | Who Died July | 29"": 1735 in ^ 34*'^ | Year of Her Age. Footstone: Sarah | Temple. \_Urn and Willow Tree."] 513. In memory of | Mrs. Sarah, | wife of | Mr. Jonas Temple, | who died | March 24, 183 1, | i^t. 84. No age from death can fly, No friends but what must part ; Death will dissolve the tend 'rest tie, That form'd within the heart. Footstone: S. T. [Broken Stone.'\ 514. WiLLARD I Son of M' Silas & Lydia Te[mple] | who died Dec. 9 1805 : | Mt. 1 1 years. Footstone: W. T. [ Urn and Willow Tree. ] 515. Austin Thaye", | Son of Sullivan | & Ruth Thayer | who died | Oct. 16, 1819, | Aged 7 months, I & 7 days. Come parents, now 1 11 speak to you, Methinks I sec you mourning, For the sweet offspring you have lost Who once was fair and blooming. Footstone: A. T. 20 154 MARLBOROUGH INSCRIPTIONS. [J Tree.'] 516. Mary | Adaline, | daughter of | Sullivan & ! Ruth Thayer, | died | Jan. 7, 1826, | ^t. 2 years. Footstone: M, A. T. 517. Harriet W. | daughter of | Wm. E. & Sarah S. | Tidd, | died March 5, 1848, | JEt. 2 y'rs. Budded on earth to | bloom in Heaven. 518. Sarah W. | wife of | William Tidd, | died Jan. 24, 1852 ; | Mt. 87 y'rs. & 4 mos. "There is a sacred rest above, For those who trust in Jesus love." 519. In memory of | Mr. | William Tidd, | who died I March 5, 1837, | ^t. 73. My soul this curious house of clay This present frail abode, Must quickly fall to worms a prey, And thou return to God. [L/r;; a;i^ Wiilozv Tree.'] 520. Abigail, | wife of | George Walker, j died I May 25, 1846, I lEt. 16. Farewell blest soul, a short farewell, Till we shall meet again above. Footstone: A. W. 521. Elizabeth F. | wife of | George Walker, | died May 8, 1861, | aged 34 yrs. 9 ms. Footstone: E. T. W. 522. George W. Walker | died | Mar. 3, 1875, I M. 71 y'rs. 6 mo's. Blessed are the dead which die in the | Lord. [ Urn and Willow Tree. ] 523. Lydia Ann, | Daughter of | George & | Abi- gail Walker, | died | June 2, 1846, | lEt. i yr. 3 mos. Footstone: L. A. W. SPRING HILL BURYING GROUND. I55 miatti, [J Scro/L] 524. In Memory of | M". Ann Ward | Wife of M\ Daniel Ward | who died | Odober ; 24"" 1775. in y 34"" Year | of her Age. Footstone: M^'. Ann | Ward 1775 [DeatFs Head.'\ 525. In Memory of | M'. Daniel Ward | who died February | ' lo"", 1775. ^^ y 33'^ I Year of his Age. Footstone: M^ Daniel | Ward 1775 \_ J Scroll.^ ^16. In Memory of | Daniel Ward | Son of M'. Daniel & | M". Ann Ward | who died Od. i'', 1775 I in ; 12'^ Year of his | Age. Footstone; Daniel Ward | 1775 527. HERE . LYES .THE . BODY | OF . ELIZABETH . WARD I THE . SERVANT . OF . THE | LORD . DECEASD . IN . 87 | YEAR . OF . HER . AGE . DE- | CEMBER . THE . 9 . IN . THE | YEAR . OF . OUR . LORD | I 7OO [The above on an old field stone.] Footstone: E. W. | 1700 [^Death* s Head a?id Crossed Bones."] 528. [Here] Lyes Buried | [ye] Body of | Ger- SHOM Ward | [wh]o dec*^ Nov', the 24"*, | 1739 in the 47"', year | [of] his age a person [rest missing.] [This stone is badly broken.] Footstone: [Crossed Bones.] M'' Gershom | Ward 529. MDCXCI I here : LYETH : THE : BODY | OF : IN- CREASE : WARD : w^H° I DYED : AVGVST : the , 25"" : 1 69° | IN : THE : 46"' : year : of | his : age [The above on an old field stone.] 156 MARLBOROUGH INSCRIPTIONS. [^Death's Head.'\ 530. Here Lyes Buried | the Body of | M". Mary Ward wife | to M\ Daniel Ward | died April ^ 4'' 1750 I in y 45''' Year of her age Footstone: M'* Mary | Ward [A daughter of Samuel and Ruth (Warren) Bigelow.] [^Jn Urn.'] 531. In memory of | Phebe Ward, | Daughter of Mifs Anna Arnold; | who died April 14, 1806: | iEt. 9- Behold and see as you pass by, As you are now so once was I ; As I am now so you must be, Prepare for death and follow me. Footstone: P. W. 213aarrrn. [ Urti and Willow Tree. ] 532. Abigail Sophia, | daughter of | Capt. Sam- uel & I Mrs. Rebecca Warren | died Jan. 5, 1845, I Nx. 19 yrs. I love them that love me, and those that seek me early shall find me. Footstone: A. S. W. [ Urn and Willow Tree. ] SZZ'S'i^' Erected | in memory of | Mrs. Betsy W. Warren | Wife of Cap. Samuel Warren, | who died I Oct. 5, 1819; | i^t. 28. Also John Winslow son of | Cap. Samuel & Betsy I Warren died Oct. 23, | 18 19 Aged 4 weeks. Farewell lamented friends a short adieu We soon shall quit these scenes and follow you. Footstone: B. W. W. [Her maiden name was Brigham.] SPRING HILL BURYING GROUND. I57 [J;; Urn.'\ C^2S- Caroline Rebekah, | daughter of | Capt. Samuel & | Rebekah M. Warren, | died Mar. 10, 1846, I Mt. 15 yrs. "Thy will O God be done." Footstone: C. R. W. ^Urn and Willow Tree."^ 536. Rev. I Edward Warren, | Son of | Thad- deus & Lucy Warren, | Missionary of the | a. b. c. f. M. to Ceylon, | died at Cape Town, | Cape of Good Hope, I Aug. II, 181 8, N.X.. 32. Rest from thy loved employ. Footstone: E. W. [ Urn and Willow Tree. ] 537. Miss I Elizabeth Warren, | daughter of | Mr. Thaddeus & Mrs. | Lucy Warren; | died i\ March 18 16, | aged 27 years. Adieu sweet friend we part in pain, But we shall live and meet again. Footstone: E. W. 538. John Warren, | Son of | Thaddeus & Lucy I Warren, | died Feb. 20, 1861, aged 86 years. [Sculptor'a mark :] M. 8hine. Footstone: J. W. \lJrn and Willow Tree."] 539-541. Mrs. Rebekah M. | wife of Capt. | Samuel Warren, | died Oct. 11, 1838, | i^t. 44. Also I their infant Children | Emily Goodhue & I Emelia Goodell, I died Aug. 10, & 11, 1837, | JlLZ, 2 mS, No mortal woes Can reacli the lovely sleepers here, While angels watch their soft repose j So Jesus slept ; — With infants in his arms. Footstone: R. M. W. [The maiden of Mrs. Warren was Morse.] 158 MARLBOROUGH INSCRIPTIONS. [ Urfi and Willozv Tree. ] 541. Samuel Warren, | Son of Thaddeus & | Lucy Warren, | died | Feb. 3, 1852, | N.X.. 74 yrs. Footstone: S. W. [ Urn and Willow Tree. ] 543-544. Erected | in | memory of | Mr. Thad- deus Warren | Who died June 18, 1811 | Nx. 74. Also his wife | Lucy Warren | who died June 17, 1821 I iEt. 69. Retire our friends dry up your tears, Here we must lie till Christ appears. Footstone: T. W. [Mrs. Warren was a daughter of Samuel and Lucy Stevens.] [^ Scroll.'] 545. Aaron | Son of M^ Jonathan | & M". Thankfull | Weeks died | Od:^ i7'\ 1775 | in ; 6"^ Year of | his Age. Footstone: Aaron | Weeks [^ Scroll.'] 546. In Memory of | M". Dinah Weeks, | Wife of Col John Weeks. | who died Dec' 15"" 1784. | in the 75'^ year of | her age. Footstojie: [A Scroll] M" Dinah | Weeks [Her maiden name was Keyes.] {Death's Head.] 547. In Memory of M'. Francis | Weeks who departed this | Life September \ 6''': ad 177 1. | in y 38"' Year of his Age. He was a ferious Judicious ma" | a kind hufband and a tender | parent and loving friend : j Well beloved in his Life | much lamented at his Death (See lines, next page) SPRING HILL BURYING GROUND. I59 Behold & fee as You pals by, As You are now lo once was I ; As I am now fo you muft be, [Prepare for death and follow me.] Footstone: M^ Franxis | Weeks 1771 [Wrongly placed at the next grave.] 548. Franfis | Son of M\ Jon'. | & M". Thank- full I Weeks, died | Oft. 14'^ 1775. Aged | 9 months \_CheruP s Head with a f^ig.~\ 549. Here lies \ body of | M'. John Weeks | Jun'. he departed | this life July y 24''' | ad 1768 ; in y 29"' I year of his age. Blefsed are the dead | That die in the Lord Footstone: M'' | John | Weeks [Wrongly placed at grave of Francis Weeks.] Memento morl \_Death's Head.^ 550. Here Lies Buried | the Body of | John Weeks Efq', | who departed this | Life Feb'', y 11*'': AD I 1787. in the 79"" | year of his age. Retire my Friends dry up your tears, Here I muft lie till Clirift appears. Footstone: [A Scroll] John Weeks Esq^ [From the Tombs :] Erected by Daniel Parmenter October 1839. 551-553. John Weeks died Nov. 3, 1826, aged 58. Betsey Weeks, his wife, died May 4, 1838: aged 72. Hannah A. Parmenter, their daughter and wife of Daniel Parmenter, died April 4, 1838: aged i,^. Farewell dear partner and kind friend, I bid you now a short adieu ; My toils on earth are o'er, I soar to mansions in the skies. With Christ in glory may we rise, And meet to part no more. [Sculptor'! mark :] Crosby, Marlboro. l6o MARLBOROUGH INSCRIPTIONS. [ Urn and Willow Tree. ] 554. Erected | to the memory of | Capt. Jonathan Weeks, | who died April 5**" | 1805 | In the 64 year of his I age. The sweet remembrance of the just Shall flourish when they sleep in dust. Footstone: J. W. [This grave has a Revolutionary marker.] \_Urn and Willow Tree.~\ ^^^. Sacred to | the memory of | Mrs. Lucy Weeks. | ReHct of | Capt. Jona. Weeks, | who died | July I, 1817, I JEt. 6c,. I yet do speak though I am dead, The sov'rign Lord made this my bed, And what I have to say to thee, Prepare for death and follow me. Footstone: L. W, [She was a daughter of Micah and Mary (Howe) Newton.] [ Urn and Willow Tree. ] c^c^S. Erected | to the memory of | Miss Phebe Weeks, | dau. of Capt. Jon\ & | Mrs. Lucy Weeks, I who died Aug. 14"", 18 12, | Aged 24 years. Farewell yp friends whose tender care Has long engaged my love Whose fond embrace I now exchange For better friends above. Footstone: P. W. 557. Sarah, | wife of | Francis Weeks, | died May 3, 1825, I aged 34 years. " Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his saints." Footstone: S. W. [Her maiden name was Brown.] [Weeks Monument :] 558-559. Solomon Weeks, Esq. | died Mar. 4, 1866, I Mt. 80 yrs. 5 mos. | 20 days. (See next page) SPRING HILL BURYING GROUND. l6l Sarah Weeks, | Wife of | Solomon Weeks, Esq. j Died Sept. 6, 1869, | 7E, 84 yrs. 2 mos. | i day. [J Scro//.^ 560. In Mem'' of I M" Thankfull Weeks | Wife of I M'. Jonathan Weeks | who died | Novem'. y 3**, 1775. I in y 27''': Year of her | Age. Footstone: M" Thankfull | Weeks 1775. [She was a daughter of Thomas and Elizabeth Bigelow.J [Jn Urfi.'\ 561. William | Son of M\ John & M". Betsey I Weeks. | died Sept. 29, 1805 | Mt. 5 years & 2 months. Say, little playful prattling boy, Thy Father's hope thy Mother's joy, Why didst thou make so short a stay, yust steal our hearts and then away. Footstone: W. W, [_UrTi and Willow Tree.'\ 562. In memory of | Capt. | William H. Weeks, I Son of I Capt. Jonathan Weeks Jr. | & Mrs. Sarah his Wife, | who died | Sept. 17, | 1827. Rx.. 25. The Lord gave and the Lord hath taken [awayj. Footstone: W. H. W. \_Urn afiJ Willow Tree.'\ 563. Abigail, | daughter of | Mr. Phinehas & | Patty S. Welsh: | who died | Oct. 21, 1835, I Aged 2 years & 4 mo. Footstone: A. W. [ Urn and Willow Tree. ] 564. Sarah B. | daughter of | Mr. Phinehas & | Patty S. Welsh: | who died | Jan. 6, 1835, | aged 4 yrs. & 7 m. Footstone: S. B. W. l62 MARLBOROUGH INSCRIPTIONS. Witnnon, [ Urns and Willozv Trees. ] 565. Erected | In | memory of | Col. James Wesson, | who died | Oct. 15, 1809. | N.t. lxxii. Glory with all her lamps shall burn, And watch the warriors sleeping clay ; Till the last trumpet rouse his urn, To aid the triumphs of tlie day. Footstone: ijc | Col. | James Wesson [This grave has a Revolutionary marker. Col. James Wesson was severely w^ounded at the Battle of Monmouth, and incapacitated for further service.] [ Urn and Willow Tree. ] 566. Stephen Wesson | died | Nov. 9, 1849, I While pity prompts the rising sigh, O may this truth, impress'd With awt'ul power, — I too must die, — Sink deep in every breast ! Footstone: S. W. [ t/r// and Willow Tree.'\ 567. In Memory of | Capt. William Wesson | who died | March 21, 18 16. | JEt. 44. Who eer thou art that passeth by, As you are now, so once was I, As I am now, so you must be. Prepare, prepare to follow me. Footstone: [A Tree] W. W. [Wheeler Monument.] 568-569. Georg N. I and | Lorenzo W. | Wheeler. 570-571. Allen W. | and | Ruel B. | Wheeler. 571-573. Elizabeth B. | and | Lavinah A. Wheeler. 574-575. Lemuel | and | Lavinah | Wheeler. SPRING HILL BURYING GROUND. 163 21211) it CO mil. [J Tree.] 576. Lydia, I wife of Moses Whitcomb | died | May 27, 1853, I ^t. 54. Footstone: L. W, 577. Moses Whitcomb, | died | April 23, i860, I aged 62 yrs. 5 mos. | & 24 days. Footstone: M. W. asaijitmore. \_Trtple Stone.] In memory of three Children of | Levi F. & Mehittable Whitmore. 578-580. Frances A. | died | Mar. 14, 1841, | Nx. 6 ys. 5 ms. | & 11 ds. Joseph F. | died | Jul. 1,1828, | N.X., 2 ys. & 11 ds. Alonzo H. I died | Sep. 2, 1824, | N.t. i yr. & 15 ds. Suffer little cliildren to come | unto me and forbid them not, for of such is the | Kingdom of Heaven. Footstone: [This is wrongly placed at grave of No. 228.] [ Urn and Willow Tree. ] 581. In I Memory of | Miss Comfort Wilkins I Daug'. of Mr. Jonas & | Mrs. Sally Wilkins | who died Nov'. 29. 1807. | -^t. 20 years. What once was lovely, now behold By Death changed to another mould. In Heaven to meet you all I hope, When Christ our Lord, shall raise me up. Footstone: Miss C. W, [ Urn and Willow Tree. ] 582. In Memory of | Miss Hannah Wil- | kins, Daut. of Mr. Ed- | ward &: Mrs. Sarah | Wilkins who died | Sept. 25, 18 17. | Rx.. 30. (See lines, next page) 164 MARLBOROUGH INSCRIPTIONS. Draw near my friends and take a thought, How soon the grave may be your lot ; Make sure of Christ while life remains, [Last line illegible.] Footstone: H. W. [ Urn and Willow Tree. ] 583. In I Memory of | Mr. Jonas | Wilkins, | who died | May 13,1 822 : | N.X.. 66. Tender and affectionate parents ; to whose memory, their dutiful children | have erected these stones. Here, here, they lie ; oh ! could we once more view, Those dear remains, take one more fond adieu ; Wish'd ah ! in vain, yet must express our love. Decays unseen, yet not forgot above. Footstone: J. W. [This grave has a Revolutionary marker.] \_Double Stone with Urns and Willow Trees."] 584-585. In memory of | Two Children of Mr. Levi I & Mrs. Hephzibah Wilkins JosiAH, I died | May 12, 1803; | ^Et. 12 ys. | i mo. & I 19 days. Sophia, | died | June 29, 1805; | i^t. 5 ys. | 11 mo & I 18 days. Footstone: S. J. \_Scroll and Winged Head.'] 586. Erefted in memory of | M'. Jofiah Wilkins I who deceaf'd 21^^ of Auguft | 1783, & in the 66'^ I year of his | age. When this furvivers, you do fee, Remember you muft vifit me ; Let wildom guide your ways to death, Then may you be forever bleft. Footstone: M^ | Jofiah Wilkins | 1783 [This grave has a Revolutionary marker.] [ Urn and Willow Tree. ] 587. In memory of | Mr. Levi Wilkins, who | died Feb. I, 18 16, | ^t. 57. (See lines, next page) SPRING HILL BURYING GROUND. 165 Friends & physicians could not save My mortal body from the grave : Nor can the grave confine me here, When Christ shall call me to appear. Footstone: -f- j L. W. \_Death's Head.'] 588. In I Memory of | Mrs. Lois Wilkins, | Relid: of | Mr. Josiah Wilkins, | who died May 24"': I 1796 : In the 76 year of | her age. Death reigns triumphant over all, O'er high and low, o'er great & fmall. But Chrift the vid'ry (hall obtain. And raife them all to life again. Footstone: [A Tree] Mrs. Lois Wilkins. \_Urn and Willow Tree.] 589. In I memory of | Miss | Lucy Wilkins, | who died | June 29, 1821, | iEt. 2,S' As I am now so you must be, Prepare for death and follow me. Footstone: L. W. S^An Urn.] 590. In Memory of | Mary B. Wilkins, | Daughter of Mr. Jonas & | Mrs. Sally Wilkins | who died Jan'. 3 1 1 808 | Rt. 8 years. My days were few and I but small Yet must obey when Christ doth call. Footstone: + | M. B. W. \lJrn and Willow Tree.] 591. In I Memory of | Mrs. Sally | Wilkins, I wife of I Mr. Jonas Wilkins, | who died | Aug. 21, 1822 : I N.t. 57. [Lines same as those on gravestone of husband, No. 583.] Footstone: S. W. [Her maiden name was Barnard.] l66 MARLBOROUGH INSCRIPTIONS. [J Scro//.^ 59-2. In Memory of Mifs | Abigail Williams | Daugh^ of Col. I Abraham Williams | & M" Elifa- beth his | Wife, who died July \ iS"" 1775. in y 40'^ Year | of her Age. Footstone: Mils | Abigail | Williams 1775 [Draik's Head.'\ 593. In I Memory of | Abraham Williams Efq. I who departed this life ] July y lo"", 178 1. | in y 86'' Year | of his | Age. Yet, though unable to divert the stroke, Chriftianity is Sovereign to pluck out the fting of Death. Footstone: Abraham | Williams Esq'' [This grave has a Revolutionary marker.] \_Ur?i dfid Willow Tree.'\ 594—596. Sacred | to the memory of | Mr. Abra- ham I Williams, | who died | Dec. 10, 1825: | in his 31'': year. Also two infants of | Mr. Abraham & Mrs. | Susan Williams. | Their son, intered here, | died Feb. 22, 1823 : I lEt. 16 days. | Their daughter, | intered in Boston. I died Sept. 18, 1825: | Mt. 4 days. Footstone: A. W. \lJr?i ajid Willow Tree.'\ 597. In I Memory of | Miss Anna William" | dau'. of Mr. Joseph & | Mrs. Anna Williams | who died I Oct. 30, 1804. | ^t. 23. Calmly she bow'd her fainting head On her dear Saviour's breast ; Pleas'd to obey her Fathers call, To his eternal rest. Footstone: A. W. SPRING HILL BURYING GROUND. 167 [ Urn a?i(i Willozv Tree. ] 598. In Memory of | Mrs. Anna Williams, | wife of I Mr. Joseph Williams, | who died | April 7, 1814, I iEt. dc^. [She was a daughter of Samuel and Rebecca (Howe) Stow.] \_Death's Head.'\ 599. Breck Williams | Son to M'. Abra*" | & M". Eliz"" Williams | aged 10 days | Dec"* Sep*'. \ 3 "1734 [ Urn and Willow Tree. ] 600. In memory of | Miss | Caroline Williams, I who died | Oct. 4, 1830; | ^t. 22. One moment pause, behold and see What I now am, and you must be. Alas! dear friends, the transient scene is o'er; And we must part on earth to meet no more. Farewell, my love with you my peace with all ; I go to rest, a last, a long farewell. Yes, rest fond youth, thy pains and sorrows end, And thou we trust in Heaven hath found a friend. Death's but the road that leads to joys divine j This thou hast trod, O hapless Caroline. [ Urns and Willow Tree. Arch, Keystone with D. W. ] 601. Sacred | to | the memory of | Mr. Daniel Williams | who died | Oct. 15, 18 10, | vEt. 34. The rising morning can't assure That we shall end the day. For death stands ready at the door To snatch our lives away. Footstone: D. W. \_Death's HeaJ.'\ 602. Here ly[es th]e body | of M" El[izabeth WillJiams I wife to M' [Abjraham | Williams dec** Jan^'' I ; 13"' [17] 2^9 I in the 20'' Year | of her [age] [^Stone broken as indicated by the brackets.] [She was a daughter of the Rev. Robert Breck,] l68 MARLBOROUGH INSCRIPTIONS. [J Scroll.^ 603. In Memory of | M". Elifabeth Williams | Wife of I Col. Abraham Williams, | who died Aug' y 9"" 1775, I in y 71*^ Year of her Age. Footstone: M" Elilabeth | Williams 1775 [J Scro//.] 604. In Memory of I Elifabeth Williams | Daugh'. of M'. Will-": I &M" Betty Williams, | who died Od'. 1 2"" I 1777 in y 12^^ Year | of her Age. Footstone: Elifabeth | Williams. [Death's Head.'] 605. Ephraim Williams | Son of Col. Abraham I Williams & M" Elifabeth | Williams Deceafed | November the i. ad. | 1756 Aged 12 Years | 11 Months & 7 Days. Footstone; Ephraim W""' [Urn and Willow Tree."] 606. Inscribed | to the memory of | Henry Williams Esq. | who died | Oct. 30, 1834, | In his 43'" year. The king of terrors hurl'd his dart Swift to its mark it flew ; It pierc'd a gen' reus, virtuous heart, That vice nor folly knew. Rest to thy gentle spirit, rest ! The violet decks thy sod ; No more by human ills opress'd, Thy soul be with its God. Footstone: H. W. [DeatPs Head.'] 607. Lucy Williams | Daughter of Col. | Abra- ham Williams | & M" Elizabeth | Williams who De- parted I this Life Sept. 18'* 1755. | Aged 8 Years & 6 Months Footstone: Lucy Willis SPRING HILL BURYING GROUND. 169 {Death's Head.'\ 608. Paul Williams | Son to Corn'. | Abraham & M" I Eliz^ Williams | aged 10 months | Dec'* July y 29 I 1745 Footstone: P. W. \_Death*s Head.'] 609. Here Lyes y Body | of M". Prudence | Williams wife to M' | Abraham Williams | Dec"*. Jan'^ y 16 I 1724 in y 35*'' | Year of her age Footstone: M" Prudence | Williams [She was a daughter of Thomas and Sarah Howe.] [ Urn and Willow Tree. ] 610. In memory of j Miss | Rebecca Williams I who died | April 10, 1835, I ^^- 5^- Footstone: R. W. \_A Tree.] 611. Stephen Williams | died | Sept. 15, 1848; I JE. 79 y'rs Footstone: J. T. (evidently from another grave.) [Death's Head.] 612. William Williams | Son to M'. Abra*". | & M". Eliz"" Williams | aged 7 weeks & | i day dec''. Oct. I ; 11"' 173 1 [J Scroll.] 613. In Memory of | M'. William Wil- | liams who died | Auguft y i'^ 1775. | in y 35"" Year of | his Age. Footstone: M'' | William | Williams | 1775 22 170 MARLBOROUGH INSCRIPTIONS. man, [ Urn a7id Willow Tree. ] 614. This humble stone | marks the spot where | rest the remains of I Catharina, | wife of | Silas Witt, who I died Oct. 4, 18 16, | N.t. 47. So man lieth down and I riseth not till the heavens | be no more. Job xiv. 12. Erected by Catharine Witt. Footstone: [A Tree] C. Witt. [Her maiden name was Dexter.] \lJrn and Willow Trees.~\ 615. In Memory of | Mr. Daniel Witt, | who died I January i'^ 1800 | Aged 32 years. No time we have but that is lent, And duft we are when that is i'pent. Footstone: 4- | Mr. Daniel Witt. \_Jn UrTi.~\ 616. In Memory of | Mrs. Eliz'^ Witt | wife of I Mr. Jofiah Witt, | who died | Nov'. 5"" 1793. | Aged Gi years. Footstone: + | Mrs. Eliz*. Witt. [ Urn and Willow Tree. ] 617. In memory of | Ellin, | Son of Mr. Eben- ezer | and Mrs. Adeline Witt, | who died | March 7, 1825 ; I iEt. 5 mo Farewell sweet babe we part in pain, We only part to meet again. Footstone: E. W. [ Urn and Willow Tree. ] 6x8. In Memory of | Mr. Josiah Witt | Who died I March aa, 1803. | N.t. 79. Footstone: -(- | J. W. \_Double Stone with Urns and Willow Trees. '\ 619-620. Mrs. Lucy, | wife of | Mr. Samuel Witt, I died I July 7, 1847, I ^t. 88. (See next page) SPRING HILL BURYING GROUND. I7I Mr. Samuel Witt | died | May 30, 1847, I ^^' 84. I am the resurrection and the life. Footstone: S. W. L. W. [ Urn and Willow Tree. ] 621. In memory of | Miss | Mary Witt, | who died I April 2, 1831, | R. 72. Footstone: M. W. \^Deat¥7Head.'\ 611. In memory of | Captain Samuel Witt, | who died Sept. 23 1791 | iEtatis 74. Vain Man, thy fond purfuit forbear, Repent, your end is nigh ; Death at the fartheft can't be far, Oh ! think before you die. Footstone: Captain I Samuel Witt [ Urn and Willow Tree. ] 623. Erected | in memory of | Mr. Silas Witt, I who died | May 26, ad. 18 12, | IE\ 59 years. He liv'd to die, yet dead he lives. While his blest memory furvives ; A tender Huiband, real friend. He practif 'd virtue to the end. Footstone: >|^ | Mr. | Silas Witt. \_Deat¥7'Head.'] 624. In memory of | Mrs. Sufanna Witt | Relid: of Mr. Samuel Witt, | who died Dec'. 18-1794. | Aged 90 years. The fweet remembrance of the ^uft Shall flourilh when they fleep in Duft. Footstone: M^' | Sufanna Witt [Death's Head.] 625. Aron, Son of M'. Peter | Wood & M". Sibelah | his wife; he died Apr' 27. | 1769 aged 3 years, | 4 months & 9 days. (See lines, next page) 172 MARLBOROUGH INSCRIPTIONS. My days ware few, & I but small, I did my work, now CHRIST is all. Footstone: Aaron | Wood \_Urn and Willow Tree.~\ 616. Erected | In memory of | Franklin, | Son of Capt. Jedediah & | Mrs. Betsy Wood, | who died I Sept. 13, 1824: I ^t. 2 mo. & 13 dys. How calm are thy slumbers | thou sweet little stranger. Unmindful of sorrow | regardless of danger. Thy mild spirit left thee as pure | as it found thee Ere the cold cares of life spread | their darkness around thee. Footstone: F. W. [To'i? Trees.'] 617. Maria Louisa dau'. | of Lieut Jedediah & I Mrs. Betsy Wood, | v/ho died | July 13, 18 13. | JEt. 3 years 4 month' Happy infant early blest And in peaceful slumbers rest. Footstone: M. L. W. ^Double Stone with Urns and Willow Trees."] 628-629. Peter Wood | Esq. | died March 5, | 1820, N.t. 79. Impartial judge of all the world I trust my cause to thee, According to my righteousness So let my sentence be. Mrs. SiBBEL, I wife of | Peter Wood Esq. | 1822, m.t. 82. Swift I ascend the heavenly place. And hasten to my home ; I hope to meet thy kind embrace, I come, O Lord, I come. Footstone: S. W. P. W. {Death's Head.] 630. In memory of | Mr. Alpheus Woods | who died October 25"" | 1794 i^tatis 67. (See lines, next page) SPRING HILL BURYING GROUND. I73 Farewell vain man ! I've liad enough of thee ; And now I'm carelefs what thou say'ft of me. What fault thou'ft feen in me, take care to Hiun, There's work within thyfelf which (hould be done : Thy Imiles I court not, nor thy frowns do fear, My cares are part, my head lies quiet here. Footstone: M' | Alpheus Woods [This grave has a Revolutionary marker.] 631. Coll" Benjamin | Woods [Died 1740?] \^Death's Head.'] 632. Here lyes Buried | y Body of M". Dorothy Woods, | Wife to M'. James | Woods; Who died | Nov. lo"", 1734, in y I 37"' Year of her Age Footstone; M" Dorothy | Woods \_A Scroll.] 622)' Elisabeth Wood' | Daughter of M'. | Alpheus Woods & | M^= Millifcent his | Wife fhe died March | ' 9"" 1769 Aged 9 Years Footstone: E. W. {^Death's Head.] 634. Here lies y Body of | M" Hepzibah Wood' Wife of Deac" James | Woods who died | Decemb'. y 31 1768 I in y 67"' Year | of her age. Footstone: [A Leaf] M" Hepzibah | Wood. Reader Remember Death {Death's Head.] 635. In Memory of | Deacon | James Woods | who departed this | life April y 10''', | a d 1772; | iEtatis 77. Pafling with Melancholy ftate, By all thefe folemn heaps of fate, O think ! as foft and lad You tread, Above the Venerable Dead : Time was like You, we life pofleff'd, And time Ihall be when You (hall Reft. Footstone: [A Scroll] Deacon | James Woods | 1772. 174 MARLBOROUGH INSCRIPTIONS. Reader ! Remember Death. 6^6. Meliscent Woods | died April ly"", 1781. Aged 51 Years. | She was Wife to | Alpheus Woods; I And Excelled in Virtue and Piety. Now I am wrapped in Everlafting Sleep, You neither hear me Sigh, nor (ee me Weep. Footstone: Meliscent | Woods 1781 [She was a daughter of Jonathan and Sarah Howe.] [ Urn a7id Willow Tree. ] 637. Erected | In memory of | Mrs. Sarah, | Widow of I Mr. Alpheus Woods, | who died | Feb. 18, 1825 : I iEt. 90. Footstone: S. W. [Her maiden name was Bent.] {^Death's Head.'l 638. Timothy Woods | the Son of Coll°. | Ben- jamin & M". I Elizabeth Woods | died March 11"^, I 1740 I aged 17 months [This stone is broken.] 639-640. Mary D. | Died June 12, 1854, | N.. 9 mos. Anna | Died Mar. 16, 1866, | N.. 8 mos. Children of | M. W. & C. H. Woodward. [ Urn and Willow Tree. ] 641. In memory of | Mr. Moses | Woodward, I who died | Sept. 8, 1835; | vEt. 64. Fond memory, like a mocking bird. Within the widowed heart is heard Repeating every touching tone of voices, that from earth have gone. Footstone: M. W. J. (misplaced). [See No. 322.] SPRING HILL BURYING GROUND. ^75 642. S. T. I 1693. 643. W. T. I 1706. [The above may have been members of the Temple family.] 644. 1 69 1 I Here * lyeth * the | [ ] | Sci [ ] CO [ ] ^^ I aged I 29. [This stone much defaced. It stands near graves of the Williams family.] 645. Iu[ ] 6 I Ia[ ]s. I D 646. [ ] who died | Noum [ ] | the 16 I 1756 I wih I bloo I dy | flue. [Between Wilkins and Rice gravestones. Stone broken.! DESCRIPTION AND PLAN OF THE SPRING HILL BURYING GROUND in 1737. From Marlborough Town Records. Here is Recorded marlborough ould burring- feeld may 23-1737 y' Suruay of the Buring field in marlborough viz y' ould Burring field and I find four acres & 46 Rods & bounded as followeth and all parties Concarned being Present and begun att y^ Draw Barss and runs north- erly with Cap* Thomas Amsdens Land i 5 Rods to a heap of Stons : then angling a little & Runs i 8 Rod to a heap of Stons then Runs east- erly : by the Land of Thomas How : angling by mark trees & Staks 20 Rod to a heap of Stons, then 20 Rod to a heap of Stons then angles a Little and Runs Six Rods & half by S'* How & part by the Land of James Brown: then Runs Southerly angling by a highway & y^ Land belonging to the Heirs of mr William Thomas to where it begun. Suruayed by James Keys may y^ 23 1737 the Return of this on the other side being four acres & 46 Rods Is the most Easterly Buring Place in marlborough Called the ould Buring Place : was made the Day of the Date aboue s"* and was accepted Attest William Ward moderator and Entered : here may y"= 24-1737 by Abraham Williams Clerk (Burial place in W. laid out Nov. 7, 1729.) Mmidicn) Brigham Cemetery [Inscription at the entrance of the Brigham Cemetery :] v> THIS LAND • Was given to the Unitarian Society in 1808 by EPHRAIM BRIGHAM, Esq. In 1882 a fund of $1,000. was established by Mrs. Abbie A. Bigelow of Worcester and others to be known as the GIBBON FUND, to be held in Trust by said Society and the income of which is to be devoted to its care and embellishment for future generations. LET ACTIONS IN KEEPING WITH THE PLACE BE ALWAYS OBSERVED BY THOSE WHO FREQUENT ITS GROUNDS. 4^% 1 ijill^i \ 1-^ ^^ itUi I'HOrO. BV F. P. KICK. NOV. «t. 11 Brigham Cemetery Looking East ^ Brigham Cemetery. \_Urn and Willow Tree.'\ I. In memory of | Mrs. Elmira | wife of Mr. | Willard Arnold, | who died | March 22, 1838: | ^t. 43- Receive O Earth ! her faded form, In thy cold bosom let it lie ; , Safe let it rest from every storm, Soon must it rise no more to die. Footstone: E. A. [Her maiden name was Johnson.] [ Urns and Willow Trees. ] 1. In Memory of | Polly, wife of | William Arnold, | She died Oct. 6, 1795, | I^t. 32. Behold ! And see as you pass by ; As you are now, so once was I ; As I am now, so you must be, Prepare for death and follow me. [Sculptor's mark :] Engraved by Saml. Killburn, at Sterling. Footstone: [A Tree] P. A, THer maiden name was Rice.] I 82 MARLBOROUGH INSCRIPTIONS. [ Urns and Willow Tree. ] 3. In Memory of | Relief, wife of | William Arnold, | She died Nov. 15, 181 1, | lEt, 38. " Great God ! is this our certain doom And are we still secure ! Still walking downwards to the tomb, And yet prepare no more ! Footstone: [A Tree] R. A. [Her maiden name was Rice. Probably a sister of No. 2. J \_Urn and Willow Tree.~\ 4. In Memory of | Steph^ H. Arnold, | Son of W". & Polly I Arnold who | Departed this life | Feb. 23, 1815, I Mt. 11. Life is a span a fleeting hour, How soon the vapour flies ; Man is a tender trancient flower, That in the blooming dies. Footstone: [A Tree] S. H. A. \_Urn and Willow Tree.~\ 5. Susannah, | wife of | William Arnold, | Died I May 7, 1845, I ^t. 74. Yes she has gone forever gone. And left a clay cold corse behind. To number with the silent dead, A partner dear a mother kind. Footstone: S. A. [A daughter of Silas and Elizabeth (Bragg) Gates.] \_Urn and Willow Tree."] 6. Erected | In memory of | Mr. | William Arnold, | who died | Oct. 12, 1828, | ^Et. 6^. Suden he was called to go. And bid adieu to all below ; Sudden the vital spirit fled. And he was numbered with the dead. Footstone: W. A. [ Urn and Willow Trees. ] 7. WiLLARD Arnold | Died | July 3, 1873, | ]E. 82. Footstone: W. A. f BRIGHAM CEMETERY. I 83 [Ur» and Willow Tree.] 8. Mrs. Polly Barber, | wife of | Mr. William Barber, | died September, | 18, 18 15, | i^t. 33 yrs. & I 10 mo. Footstone: [A Tree] W. B. (Probably belonged to William Bar- ber, whose headstone is missing. Mrs. Barber was Polly Manson.) 3Sarncs. 9. In memory of | Catharine Barnes | who died Sept. 24, 1845, I Aged 78. Footstone: C. B. 10. Edward Barnes, | Son of Col. Edward Barnes. | Died | Jan. 24, 1851 | JE, 72. 11. Jabez Barnes, | Son of Edward & Lucy Barnes, | Died | Sept. 5, 1848, | JE. 29. 12. Lucy Barnes, | Wife of Edward Barnes, | Died I Mar. 27, 1875, | JE. 88. [She was a daughter of Jotham and Lucy (Thompson) Brigham.] Mtnmtt. 13. Mary J. | wife of S. W. Bennett. | Died | Nov. 26, 1 86 1, I ^t. 24 y'rs. [Sculptor's mark :] H. M. Dresser, Lowell. Footstone: M. J. B. [ t/r;/ and Willow Tree.'] 14. In I Memory of | Mr. Abijah Berry | who died I Jan. 30, 1818, | FEt. 79. Footstone: -f | A. B. 15. In memory of I Harriet, | Daughter of Ivory & I Susannah Bigelow, | who died | June 12, 1833, Nx. 13 yrs. Footstone: H. B. 184 MARLBOROUGH INSCRIPTIONS. 16. In memory of | Mr. Ivory Bigelow, | who died I Jan. 4, 1847, I ■^^' ^^ Y^^- H days. He died in Jesus and is blest, How sweet his slumbers are j From suffering and from sin released, And freed from every snare. Footstone: I. B. 17. Susanna | wife of | Ivory Bigelow. | Died | June 15, 1873 ; I ^. 85 y's, 6 m's. Footstone: S. B. [She was a daughter of Gershom and Susanna (Howe) Rice.] [Bigelow Monument, Front :] 18. Walter B. Bigelow ] died | March 30, 1872, I aged 41 yrs. Asleep in Jesus. On Base : BIGELOW [South Side :] 19. Ralph O. | died | June 3, 1869, | aged 10 mos. Suffer little children to come unto me. [East Side :] 20. Laurence G. Bigelow | Nov. 23, 1866, | Nov. 4, 1905. [On small stones in this lot :] Father Babes 21-22. Joseph Boyd | died Mar. 28, 1892,-^. 81. Mary E. | wife of Joseph Boyd, | died Sept. 2, 1864, M. 49. Asleep in Jesus, blessed sleep ! From which none ever wake to weep. On small stones: Father Mother [The maiden name of Mrs. Boyd was Bridge.] BRIGHAM CEMETERY. I 85 23-24. Capt. I Aaron Brigham, | died Mar. 23, 1 83 1, I aged 68 y'rs. Betsey R. | his wife | died May 4, 1858, | aged 92 y'rs. [Sculptor's mark :] M. Shine, Marlboro. Footstone: A, B. B. B. [Mrs. Brigham was a daughter of Col. Edward Barnes.] [This grave has a Revolutionary marker.] 25-26. B^^Abner BRiGHAMj'^^a I Son of Ithamar, son of Thomas, | Son of Nathan. | died Nov. 4, 1828, I JEt. 60. fi@°"DoRATHY,"®a I his wife, | & dau. of Peter Wood Esq. I died July 5, 1854, | ^t. 87. God is not unrighteous to forget your works. [This grave has a Revolutionary marker.] 27-28. Alden Brigham, | Passed to Spirit Life I Nov. 25, 1877, I ^* 70 ys- ^ "^os. 13 ds. Laura A. | Wife of | Alden Brigham | Entered into rest | July 8, 1897, I ^- ^4 Y^^- ^ nios. 18 ds. [A daughter of Caleb and Martha (Brigham) Brigham.] [ t/r« an J JVillow T'ree.'\ 29. Anna Brigham, | relict of | Dr. Daniel Brig- ham, I died April 9, 1850, | aged 84 years. But O ! a brighter home then ours In Heaven is now thine own. lA Rose Tree.'\ 30-32. Ashbel S. Brigham | died July 13, 1839, I M. 67 y'rs. Persis I his wife died | June 7, 1829, | iE. 55 yrs. (See next page) 24 l86 MARLBOROUGH INSCRIPTIONS. Nahum I their son died ] Dec. 3, 1808 JE. 3 y'rs. 5 mo's. & 14 d's. We shall meet again. [Mrs. Brigham was a daughter of Elijah and Ruth (Taylor) Brig- ham, of Southborough.] 22' Austin Brigham | Son of Abner & | Dorothy Brigham, | Born Mar. 12, 1807 | Died Jan. 16, 1829. Sleep, brother, sleep ; Sweet is thy rest : Faith, fervent, deep, Hath made it blest. [Sculptor's mark:] J. O'Connor. 34-35. Caleb Brigham, | died | Aug. 17, 1842, I Aged 64 y'rs. Also his wife | Martha | died | April 21, i860, | JE. jS yrs. [Sculptor's mark :] H. W. Dresser, Lowell. Footstone: C. B. M. B. [Mrs. Brigham was a daughter of William Brigham.] Father 36. Curtis Brigham | died | Sept. 20, 1884, | JE. 83 ys. 6 ms. At Rest. [ Ur» and Willow Tree. ] 37. In memory of | Doc. Daniel | Brigham, | who died | June 12, 1837, | Rt. 77. Here all is rest and sweet repose. Here all my sorrows cease. Footstone: D, B. [This grave has a Revolutionary marker.] [Brigham Monument, North Face :] 38-41. Erected by | Lucius Brigham | in memory of [ Col. I Ephraim & Mary H. | Brigham & their dau. I Mary & son Chas. C. | 1887. BRIGHAM BRIGHAM CEMETERY. 187 [Brigham Monument, West Face :] 42-43. Cap' W'^. Brigham, | & Lydia, | his wife I died 1793. [A Revolutionary marker stands here.] [Mrs. Brigham was Lydia Chamberlain of Westborough.] [ Urn and Willow Tree. ] 44-46. In memory of three children | of Mr. Caleb Jun'. & I Mrs. Martha Brigham, Laura Ann died Mar. 7, 18 19, | ^^^t. 3 yr'. 8 mo. Austin P. died Sep. 15, 18 19, | N.t:''^x\ 6 mo. Sophia died Sep. 16, 1819, | Nx. 16 mo. Footstone: + | L. A. B. | A. P. B. | S. B. {Vrn and Willow Tree.'] 47. In memory of | Harriot B., wife of | Maj. Merrick Phelps, | afterwards married | Paul Brigham, I died Jan. 11, 1892, | R,t. 90. [She was. a daughter of Col. Ephraim Brigham.] 48. Mary, | Wife of | Barnabas Brigham. | Died Aug. 4, 1839, I ^t. 42. Thy memory, thou lov'd one, How sacred, how dear ; Thy virtues shall live, Though thy dust slumbers here. [Sculptor's mark :] D. Nichols, Lowell. \^A Sheaf of Wheat.] Mother 49. Mary Ann wife of | Curtis Brigham, | Died Apr. 9, 1885, I iE. 79 ys. 6 ms. Gone home to meet the loved ones gone before. [y/ Rose Tree.] Sister 50. Mary J. Brigham | Died | July 27, 1884, I 2E. 50 ys. 8 ms. Absent but not forgotten. l88 MARLBOROUGH INSCRIPTIONS. 51. Mary Rice. | Wife of | Barnabas Brigham, I Died I Sept. 5, 1882, | ^t. 80 y'rs. 8 mo's. " And as we have borne the image | of the earthy, we shall also bear the | image of the heavenly." [Sculptors' mark :] Andrews & Wheeler, Lowell. [A daughter of Eber and Sarah (Barnes) Rice. J [_Ur;! and Willow Trees. '\ 52. In Memory of | Mrs. Sarah Brigham, | wife of I Mr. Uriah Brigham, | who died | Jan. 31, 1815. Footstone: S. B. [Her maiden name was Gott.] [ Urn and Willow Tree. ] 53. In memory of | Sophia A. | Daughter of Mr. Caleb & I Mrs. Martha Brigham, | who died | March Dear Parents grieve no more for me My Parents grieve no more. Believe that I am happier far Than ever with you before : I've left a world where woe and sin Swell onward as a river ; And gain'd a world where I shall rest In peace and joy forever. [ Urn and Willow Tree. ] 54. In Memory of | Mr. Uriah Brigham, | who died I Oct. 22, 1782, | ^t. c^c^. Footstone: >Jc | U. B. [This grave has a Revolutionary marker.] 55-56. WiLLARD Brigham | died | Feb. 7, 1843, I ^t. 68. Abigail, | his wife died | Feb. 10, 1843, | Rt. 71. Footstone: W. B. A. B. BRIGHAM CEMETERY. I 89 57. William F. Brigham, | Co. B. 45 Reg. m.v. M. I Died I July 18, 1863, | Aged 34 yrs. We have loved him on earth, May we meet him in heaven. [This grave has a U. S. shield with name on the reverse. J [ Urn and Willow Tree. J 58. In I Memory of j Mrs. Laura Ann, | wife of I Mr. William Brown | who died | July i, 1822; I Nx. 18 years. The blooming rose smiles with the morning sun, Just then looks gay soon withers and is gone j As pleatant flowers go swiftly to decay, Our troubled life with sorrow flees away. Footstone: L. A. B. [Her maiden name was Howe. J [ Urns and Willow Tree. ] 59. Sacred | to | The Memory of | Samuel Brown j He died Sept'. 27, | 18 17 i^t. 54. The sweet remembrance of the Just, Shall flourish when they sleep in dust. Footstone: A. R. (evidently from some other grave.) [^ Tree.1 60. In memory of | Mr. Samuel Brown, | Jr. | who died | In Boston | Feb. 6, 1828, | F£x. i^';^. The day is far spent, the evening is nigh, When we must lay down the body and die. Great God, we surrender our dust to thy care ; But, oh : for the summons our spirits prepare, Footstone: S. B. 61. Mary C. Wife of | Maynard B. Clapp | died Dec. 18, 1841 ; I aged 23 years. [Sculptor's mnrk:] B. H. Kinney, Market St., Worcester. Footstone: M. C. C. [Her name before marriage was Rice. J IQO MARLBOROUGH INSCRIPTIONS. 62. Zeruiah Hall | Crosby, | Born Sept. 15, 1802, I Died June 11, 1883. 62' Isabella, | wife of | Silas B. Dalrymple, | formerly wife of | Jonathan Howe, | died | Mar. 17, 1859, I iEt. 46 yrs. [Front:] My Wife [Reverse :] 64. Sarah E. | wife of | Edward Dove, | died Feb. 17, 1879, I JE. 34 yrs. 11 mos. | & 5 d's. Bunton. [ Ur»j a?id Willow Tree. ] Gc^—66. In memory of 1 Children | of Capt. Thomas and | Mrs. Catharine Dunton. Mary R. | died Dec. 3, 1821, | Aged 6 ms. Abraham D. | died Oct. 29, 1835, | Aged i yr. & 8 ms. Cease Thy regrets, fond Parents cease, Thy Infants dwell in joy and peace, They are free from care, grief or pain. To them thy loss is perfect gain. Footstone: M. R. D. | A. D. D. [ Urn and Willow Tree. ] 67. To the memory of | Bent Fay, | Born May 24, 1798; I Died July 24, 183 i. In childhood and in early youth he knew. The light of life, the light of reason too ; But just as manhood was unfolding fair. His reason fled, and left him to despair. Reader, 'twas sad ; yet such may be thy fate ; Then reason justly, ere it be too late : Discharge all duty in thy present sphere. For there's no work, device, nor knowledge here. Footstone: B. F. PHOTO. liV F. P. KICK. X<, Type of Slati-: Stones Erected After 1825 (Brigham Cemetery) BRIGHAM CEMETERY. I9I [ Urn and Willow Tree. ] 68. In memory of I Hephsibah, | Wife of | Josiah Fay, I who died | Aug. 19, 1853, | Rt. 86. The law commands and makes us know What duty to our God we owe, But 'tis the gospel must reveal, Where lies our strength to do his will. Footstone: H. F. [Her maiden name was Collins.] \lJrn and Willow Tree.'\ 69. Memorial of | Josiah Fay, | Born June 10, 1758; I Died Feb. 18, 1845. Make no mourning for the dead ; for | they shall hear the voice of the Son of I man and come forth. Footstone: J. F. JFelton. \lJrn and Willow Trees. '\ 70. In memory of | Mrs. | Betsy, | wife of | Mr. George Felton, j who died | Dec. 11, 1828, | ^t. 34. Farewell my Child and partner dear, No earthly ties can hold me hear : The Soverign calls I must obey. And fly from earth and friends away. Footstone: B. F. ' [She was Betsy Hunting of Hubbardston.] [ Urn and Willow Tree. ] 71. In I memory of | Mr. | Joel Felton, | who died I Jan. a, 1829, | N.t, 66. His head is bow,d beneath the storm. The grave conceales his peaceful form Faded in death now pale he lies And fills the mourners hearts with sighs. Footstone: J. F. \lJrn and Willow Tree.'j 72. In memory of | Mr. | Levi Felton | who died I Oct. 21, 1829, | 7Fa. ^o. My flesh shall slumber in the ground Till the last trumpets joyful sound. Footstone: L. F. [Son of Joel. Died at Westford, Mass.] 192 MARLBOROUGH INSCRIPTIONS. \_Willow Tree and Obelisk. ~\ 73. In memory of | Susannah, | wife of | Joel Felton, I died | Oct. 16, 1841 ; | R, 75 years. Thou art gone to the grave ; we no longer behold thee, But the wide arms of mercy are spread to enfold thee. Footstone: S. F. [She was a daughter of Samuel and Submit (Graves) Hunt of Sud- bury.] [ IJrn and Willotu Tree. ] 74. In memory of | Mr. William [ Orison Felton. | who died | April 22, 1833, | Nx. 10. So let it be — for ne'er on earth Should man his home prepare ; The spirit feels its heavenly birth And spurns at mortal care. Footstone: W. O. F. [ t/r/? and Willow Tree.~^ 75. A memento of | Col. Abraham Gates, | who died I July 22, 1829: | N.t. 44. Integrity and Uprightness, | Honor and Generosity, | Were | With kind Affections | And public spirit, | in him combined: Other's a better world on high ; Hope on thou pious breast j Faint not, thou traveller ! on the sky Thy weary feet shall rest. 76. A memento of | Mrs. Catharine Gates, | Relict of Mr. Silas Gates, | who died | November 27, A. D. 1836; I Rt. 76 years. As a parent and sister she was | revered and loved. As a neighbor I she was kind and benevolent | And by all who knew her, her | memory will ever be fondly | cherished. " Thus she moved from stage to stage, Smiles of earth and heaven attending ; Softly sinking down in age, And through death to God ascending. Footstone: C. G. [She was a daughter of George and Molly Williams.] BRIGHAM CEMETERY. I93 \_Urn and Willovi Trfe.~\ 77. Mrs. I Elizabeth, | wife of | Capt. William Gates, I Died | April 2, 1842, | lEt. 78. The sweet remembrance of the just Shall flourish when they sleep in dust F'ootstone: E. G. [Her maiden name was Howe.] \_A Rose Tree.'} 78. George W. | son of Abraham & | Elizabeth Gates, I Died | Jan. 29, 18 13, | JEt. 3 w'ks. Of such is the kingdom of Heaven. 79. Sally | Wife of | William D. Gates, | Died I Feb. 4, 1885 ; | ^^t. 72. £Her maiden name was Newton.] [ Urn and Willow Tree. ] 80. A memento of | Mr. Silas Gates, | who died I Dec. 24, 1828 : I iEt. 70. Active, enterprising, and useful, | He served his country and the public ; I And | By his dying benefactions, | Reared a monument to his memory | More lasting than sculptured marble ! O may the grave become to us The bed of peaceful rest ; Whence we shall gladly rise at length, And mingle with the blest. Footstone: S. G. [This grave has a Revolutionary marker.] \_Broken Stone.} 81. [ ]ory of I Williams Gates | [ ] of Mr. Abraham & | [ ] Elizabeth Gates | who died I Jan. 29, 1 8 13, I M. 3 weeks. [ ] spread like winter, frozen [ ]eauty smiles no more [ ] now are fled those rising [ ] eas'd our eyes before. 25 194 MARLBOROUGH INSCRIPTIONS. [ Urn and Willow Tree. ] 8-2. William | Gates, | died | June ii, 1848, | iEt. 86. Footstone: W. G. FA Revolutionary marker stands here.] 83. William D. Gates, | Died | June 28, 1853; I ^t. 45- " Blessed are the dead, which die in the Lord." [Sculptor's mark:] J. O'C. 84. George C. Gay | died Oct. 26, 1844, | aged 1\ years. Farewell dear George, forever now Our fondest hopes have fled, And lonely looks the world, for thou Art sleeping with the dead. When all of life was fair and bright, Thy spirit passed away, Like flowers that bloom in morning light. And droop with parting day. L. B. R. 85. Lowell H. | Son of Edward A. | and | Harriett A. F. Gay, | died May 23, 1842, | aged i year. Weep not for him, — he was too pure For such a world as this ; No breath of guilt had dared to mar His spirit's holiness. 86. John Gibbon | died | June 21, 1888, | aged 79 yrs. [Gibbon Monument, Front :] (& 87-88. William Gibbon | i 807-1 890 Eunice Wilson his wife | 1 808-1 890 [Gibbon Monument, East Face:] 89-91. Children | Elizabeth J. | 1 839-1 858 | Charlotte E. | i 844-1 865 | John | i 851-1900 BRIGHAM CEMETERY. I95 92. Serena E. | daughter of | L. H. and S. R. Russell I I 846-1 905. [ L'r/; and Willow Tree.'\ 93-94. Mr. I James Gleason, | died | July 3, 1841, I Mt. 81. Mrs. Anna, | his wife died | Sept. 6, 1836, | lEt. 76- Farewell dear friends and children too, For Christ has called us home ; In a short time he'll call for you, Prepare your selves to come. Footstone: J. G. [This grave has a Revolutionary marker.] [The maiden name of Mrs, Gleason was Phelps.] 95—100. Record of | Josiah Gleason's Family. JosiAH Gleason, | died June 1, 1827, | M. 1,6. Almira, I his wife died Dec. 5, 1874, | IE. 71. Lucy A. Gleason, | wife of Alvin Howe, | died July 17, 1844, M. 19. J. Josiah Gleason, | died May 12, 1864, | M. 37. Maryetta W. I his wife died Dec. 29, 1859, | IE. 34. Wallace W. | Son of J. J. & M. W. Gleason, | died July 4, 1856, | M. i yr. [Marker : U. S. shield and name, J. Josiah Gleason.] [ Urn and Willow Tree. ] loi. In I memory of | Miss Lucy Gleason, | Daug': of Mr. James & | Mrs. Anna Gleason, | who died I Sept. 5, 1819; | Nx. 20. Footstone: L. G. 196 MARLBOROUGH INSCRIPTIONS. [J Tree.'] 102. RuFUS H. Gleason | Son of Mr. Francis & I Mrs. Persis Gleason | he died Jan. i, 18 12 | JEt. i year 7 months. Farewell dear Child we part in pain, We only part to meet again. Footstone: >|< | R. G. [ f/r» and Willozv Tree.] 103. In Memory of | Mr. Paul Hall, | who died I May 18, 1816, | lEt. 81. Footstone: [A Tree] | P. H. J^ammontr. 104—105. Sophia, | wife of | Samuel Hammond, I died I March 31, 1848; | aged 28 yrs. Also I Her Infant Son, | aged 2 weeks. Footstone: S. H. 106. Adaline G. I daut. of | William F. & | Elizabeth Holyoke ] died [remainder illegible.] 107. Angeline, I Wife of | Edward Holyoke, | died I May 10, 1853, | Aged 37. *' Blessed are the dead who die | in the Lord." [Sculptor's mark :] Geo. Keep, Springfield. [^ Rose Tree.] 108. Adeline C. | wife of | Edward Holyoke, | died Feb. 17, 1862, | aged 23 years. Rest sleeping dust, in silence rest, In the cold grave that Jesus blest ; In faith and hope we lay thee there, Safe in our heavenly Father's care. Footstone: A. C, H. [Sculptor's mark. ;] M. Shine. 109. Edward Holyoke | Born Oct. 22, 1808 | Died Feb. 11, 1895 BRIGHAM CEMETERY. I97 [On face of stone :] MOTHER [Reverse :] 1 10. Elizabeth Holyoke Perry | died | Sept. 9, 1897, I ^t. 78 yrs. [t/rw and Willow Tree.~^ 1 1 i-i 13. In memory of | Mr. Elizur Holyoke, I who died | Sept. 4, 1794, | I^t. ^^. Mrs. Sarah, | Wife of Mr. Elizur Holyoke, | died Apr. 14, 1830, I iEt. 77. [She was a daughter of Silas and Elizabeth Gates.] Also Martin, | their son died | Feb. 8, 1796. A Father, Mother, a Brother dear, Have passed from earth and friends away ; Our earthly joys, our friends however near Are mortal and must soon decay. Footstone: E. H. | S. H. | M. H. [This grave has a Revolutionary marker.] 114-115. Martha E. Holyoke, | died | May 3, 1850, I aged II yrs. i mo. Oscar Holyoke, | died May 24, 1850, | aged 9 yrs. 7 mo. Suffer little children to come unto me | and forbid them not, for of sucli is the I kingdom of heaven. [ Ur» a?id Willow Tree. ] 116. In memory of | Miss | Mary Holyoke, | who died | Aug. 17, 1834, | Rt, c^^. Great God I own thy sentence just And nature must decay ; I yield my body to the dust, [Last line illegible.] 117. Rebekah Holyoke, | Born July 15, 1783, I Died Feb. 2, 1875, I ^^- 9^ 7^^- ^ "^°^- REST. 198 MARLBOROUGH INSCRIPTIONS. [J Tree.'] 118. In memory of | Sarah Elizabeth, | daugh- ter of I Mr. William and | Mrs. Rebekah Holyoke, I who died | Sept. 29, 1824, | ^t. 2 years. Little prattling playful girl, Why didst thou make so short a stay, To steal our hearts and then away ! Footstone: S. E. H. [_Urn and Willow Tree.] 119. In memory of | Mifs Sarah ELizABETh | Daughter of | Mr. Jacob and Lydia | Holyoke | who died Sept. 2, | 1828, Rt. 15 Months. Little playful prattling girl Why didst thou make so short a stay To steal our hearts and then away. Footstone: S. E. H. [^ Wreath.] Parted below | united above. 120. Capt. Wm. Holyoke, | died | Mar. 24, 1858, I ^g^|c | P. R. [ Urn and Willow Tree. ] 191. In memory of | Mr. | Peter Rice. | who died I Dec. 9, 1826. | in his 78 year. Blessed are the dead | who die in the Lord Footstone: P. R. BRIGHAM CEMETERY. 209 [ Urn and Willow Tree. ] 191. Mr. Peter Rice, | Son of | Dea. Eli and | Mrs. Lucy Rice, | died | Feb. 25, 1841, | iEt. 26. Improve your reason while you have it. [Sculptor's mark :] I. N. Stone. Footstone: P. R. \lJrn and Willow Tree.~^ 193. Ruth Sophia, | Daughter of | Martin & Sally Rice. | Born Aug. 5, 1821, | Died Apr. 24, 1843. 'Tis well, that she hath met her God, In the purity of youth, — Ere she had ceased to worship Him, In spirit and in truth. [Sculptors' mark :] Kinneys, Worcester. Footstone: R. S. R. 194. Sally, | wife of | Martin Rice, | died Apr. I, 1871, I R. 87 yrs. [She was a daughter of Jabez and Alice (Howe) Rice.] 195. In Memory of | Sarah, | wife of | Eber Rice; | died | March 7, 1846, | Aged 66. Here rests in death's embrace my mother's dust. How safe are those who're held in Jesus' trust. How peaceful here the slumbering ashes rest. Mingling with mother earth — no foes molest. Footstone: S. R. [Rice Monument, North Side :] 196-197. Sarah A. | wife of G. E. Rice, | died I Aug. 30, 1862, I iEt. 37. Anna B. | their dau. | died Oct. 11, 1862, | R\.. 9 w'ks. [ IJrn and Willow Tree. ] 198. In Memory of | Mrs. Susanna Rice, | Relict of I Mr. Benjamin Rice, | who died | Feb. 19, 1826, I aged 82 years, | & 3 months. Footstone: S. R. 27 2 10 MARLBOROUGH INSCRIPTIONS. 199. Miss I Susanna Rice, | daughter of | Benj. & Susanna | Rice, | died Dec. 9, 1849, | aged 78 years. [This grave has a Revolutionary marker.] [ L^r// and Willow T'ree.'] 200. Mr. I Thomas Rice, | died | Oct. 28, 1840, I Aged 92 yrs. & | 1 1 mos. Ye living men, come view the ground, Where you must shortly lie. Footstone: T. R. [This grave has a Revolutionary marker.] 201. WiLLARD Rice | died | March 14, 1855, | iEt. 60. [^Gun, Sword, Shield, Flag, Laurel, Flowers, etc.~\ 101. Austin W. Russell | died March 18, 1887, I Aged 53. We see the still. [Markers: U. S. Shield and M. F. D.] \_GuJi, Sword, Shield, Flag, Laurel, Flowers, etc."^ 203. Benjamin F. Russell | died | at Lincoln Hospital I Washington D. C. | Oct. 26, 1863, I Aged 26 yrs. The faithful Soldier receives his reward. [Sculptor's mark :] G. F. Witherell, Lowell. [Marker: U. S. Shield.] [J. S. Witherbee Monument, East Face :] 204. Harriette Maria, | wife of | Henry O. Russell I & only daughter of | Jabez S. & Harriett | Witherbee, | died Mar. 19, 1859, | aged 29 years. [Russell Monument, Front:] 205-207. Henry O. Russell | i 827-1903 His Wife | Mary A. Fay | i 841-1880 Sumner F. | i 874-1 874 BRIGHAM CEMETERY. 211 [Front of Stone :] IDA [Reverse :] •208. Ida Augusta, | Dau. of L. H. & | S. R. Russell, I died | Aug. 11, 1856, | JE. 1 yr. 10 ms. 16 ds. [_Gun, Sword, Flag, Shield, laurel. Flowers, etc.'^ 209. John M. Russell | Killed at Gettysburg, I July I, 1863, I Aged 11 yrs. The faithful Soldier receives his reward. [Marker: U. S. Shield.] [Otis Russell Monument, Front:" 210-21 1. Otis Russell, | died Jan. 24, 1856, I Mt. 62. Gone from our home, but not our hearts. LoviNA, I wife of Otis Russell, | died | Aug. 28, 1883, I IE. 82 ys. 10 ms. Rest Mother. [Sculptor's mark :] D. Nichols, Lowell. [East Side :] 212. SOPHRONIA A. RuSSELL | 1839-I903. [The date of her birth in the Marlborough Town Records is March 26, 1835.] [South Side :] 213. WiNSLOw B. I Son of | Otis & Lovina Rus- sell, I died Jan. 31, 1820, | ^t. 2 yrs. Small stones: Father Mother Sumner She left I precious | memories WiNSLow S. A. R. [Face of Stone :] MOTHER [Reverse :] 214. Serena Rice | Wife of | L. H. Russell, | died I Oct. 17, 1880, \ IE. G\. [Marker: W. R. C. 35] [A daughter of Abel and Betsey (Hunt) Rice.] 2 12 MARLBOROUGH INSCRIPTIONS. 215—222. Formerly entombed on | this spot lie the remains | of Daniel Stevens Esq. And | those of his mother, his | wife, her mother, a daughter | and three grandchildren. He died Sept. 29, 1852, | Age 81 years, and 15 days. [ He represented the town | in the General Court, at Boston, for five years ; | and acted as Justice of I the Peace for twenty years. 223. A I Memento | of | Affection | by | Rev. I Daniel W. Stevens, | To | Daniel Waldo Stevens I Son of I Levi L. & Mary E. | Stevens. 224-226. Capt. I John Stevens, | Died Feb. 3, 1822, I Aged 45 yrs. Adeline, | Daughter of John & Mary Stevens, | Died Feb. 7, 1836, | Aged 28 yrs. Mary, | Wife of John Stevens, | Died May 12, 1859, I Aged 76 yrs. [Sculptor's mark :] P. Nugent, Wor. Footstones: A. S. M. S. 227-228. Levi L. Stevens | Died | Mar. 9, 1906, I Aged 81 yrs. | 4 ms. Ellen A. Salisbury | his wife | Passed to higher life I April 21, 1899, | Aged 74 yrs. 229. A I Token | of | Love | by | Mary Bispham & I Catharine Stevens | to | Mary Catharine Stevens, | Daughter of | Levi L. & Mary E. Stevens. BRIGHAM CEMETERY. 213 230. A I Testimonial | of | Love | by | Levi L. Stevens, | to his | Wife | Mary Elizabeth Bispham. I Born I May 6, 1827. | Died | July 9, 1849. Footstone: M. E. B. S. [J Tree.'] 231 Joseph T. Symes | died | Mar. 9, 1835, I Nj. 11 y'rs. [ Urn and Willow Tree. ] 232. Sacred | To the Memory of | Lieut. Joseph Trowbridge, | Who departed this life | Nov. 25, 1808, I R. 38. Here may you bathe your weary soul In seas of heavenly rest, And not a wave of trouble roll Across your peaceful breast. Footstone: J. T. [y/ Star.-] 233. In memory of | Lucy Trowbridge, | daugh- ter of Joseph I & Lucy Trowbridge, | who died Oct. 20, 1802, I N.. 4 years. Footstone: L. T. \Double Stone with Willow Trees.] 234-235. Maria Louisa | died May 8, 1829, | Aged 4 years. Harriot Lovina | died July 15, 1829, | Aged 13 months. Children of Mr. William | & Mrs. Mary Trow- bridge. Of such is the Kingdom of God. Footstone: M. L. T. H. L. T. 2 14 MARLBOROUGH INSCRIPTIONS. [ L/r« and Willow Tree.'^ IT^G. In memory of | Mrs. Mary, | wife of Mr. William | F. Trowbridge, | who died | Feb. i, 1831, I Mt. 2^ years & | 6 months. Footstone: M. T, [Her maiden name was Stevens.] [ Urn and Willow Tree. ] 237. In memory of | Mary S. | daughter of Mr. William | & Mrs. Mary Trowbridge, | who died April 14, I 1829, aged 11 years | & 7 months. Life's fairest flowers are soonest nipt, By Death's cold hand. Footstone: M. S. T. 238-239. Levi Ward, | died | June 26, 1836, | Nancy, | His Wife | Died Dec. 5, 1877, | iE. 91. 240. In memory of | Catherine Williams, | who died April 13, 1818, | aged 29. " A friend when dead is but removed from sight, Sunk in the lustre of eternal light ; And when the parting storms of life are o'er, May yet rejoice us on a happier shore." [Sculptor's mark :] A. Gary fecit, Boston. Footstone: I. D. (from another grave.) [ Urns and Willozv Tree. ] 241. Erected | In memory of | Cap' George Williams, | who died | Jan. 2, 18 13, | ^t. 76. Then cease, fond nature, dry thy tears, Religion points on high ; There everlasting spring appears. And joys that never die. Footstones: [A Tree] G. W. BRIGHAM CEMETERY. 215 [ t/r/; and Willow Tree.'\ 1^1. Sacred | to the memory of | Widow | Molly Williams, | relict of | Capt. George Williams, j who died Dec. 8, 18 19, | lEt. 82. Can reason's dictates be obey'd ? So weak, alas ! her strongest aid : let religion then be nigh, Her consolations never die. Footstone: >Jc | M. W. [Maiden name McPherson.] 243. Polly, | wife of | Thomas Williams. [The lower part of this stone has been cut ofF and the top reset. Mrs. Williams's maiden name was Ball.] [ Urn and Willow Tree. 1 244. Mr. Thomas Williams. | died | May 3, 1834, I iEt. 71. My God I own my sentence just, As nature does decay, 1 give my body to the dust, To sleep among the clay. Footstone: T. W. [A Revolutionary marker stands here.] [C. Witherbee Monument, Front :] 245-246. Caleb | Witherbee | died | Jan. 3, 1853, I Mt. 73. Hephzibah, I his wife, | Died Mar. 4, 1867, | lEt. C. WITHERBEE [South Face :] 247-250. Nancy M. | died Nov. 11, 1807, | Mt. 1 1 mo's. Nancy M. | died Nov. 21, 1829, | lEt. 21 y'rs. Sarah B. | died Sept. 27, 1840, | Mt. 11 y'rs. Elijah B. | died Feb. 20, 1847, | ^t. 43 y'rs. Children of | Caleb & Hephzibah | Witherbee. 2l6 MARLBOROUGH INSCRIPTIONS. [Small Stones in C. Witherbee Lot :] 251. Charles Frederic, | Born | Sept. 10, 1837. I Died I Jan. 25, 1839. 252. Charles Frederic, j Born | June 30, 1839. I Died I Aug. 14, 1840. Children of N. & | Mary Witherbee. [Sculptors' mark :] Andrews & Winter, Lowell. Footstones: C. P. C. W. S. B. W. H. W. N. M. W. [J. S. Witherbee Monument, Front :] 253-254. Jabez S. Witherbee | died | Dec. 2, 1862, I iEt. 60 yrs. Harriet | his wife, | Died Mar. 7, 1889, | i^t. 84 yrs. Footstones: Father Mother Francis John [South Face :] 255. JohnD. I died June 10,1836, | ^2y's4mo's. 256. An Infant Son | died Feb. 8, 1837, | ^ 7 w'ks. 257. Francis B. | died Feb. 6, 1848, | ^ 6 yrs. 258. George W. | died at | San Francisco, Cal. | Jan. 6, 1 85 1, I JE 28 y'rs. Children of | Jabez S. & Harriet | Witherbee. [Small Stone in Witlierbee Lot :] 259. Harriette [Sculptor's mark :] H. I. Dresser, Lowell. 260. James B. Wright, | died | July 31, 1875, I ^. 75- Footstone: W. R. (from another grave). Index of Surnames in the notes and those which do not appear in alphabetical order. Adams, 150. Arnold, 152. Ball, 215. Banister, 72. Barnard, 142, 165, 199. Barnes, 18, 21, 23, 29, 39,43, 59, 126, 185, 188. Barrett, 47, 49, 99. Beaman, 23, 39. Bigelow, 18, 34, 37, 45, 76, 156, 161. Bowker, 112. Boyd, 22. Bragg, 31, 182. Breck, 103, 167. Bridge, 184. Brigham, 11, 12, 14, 26, 37, 39, 48, 69. 77, 134, 141, H^, 143, 14s, 148, 156, 183, 202, 207. Brooks, 38, 105. Brown, 55, 140, 160. Bruce, 90. Burnet, 35, 113. Bush, 96. Cass, 100. Cazneau, 52. Chamberlain, 187. Clark, 66. Cogswell, 32, 89. Colburn, 31. Cole, 47. Collins, 191. Cranston, 35. Dexter, 91, 170. Fairbanks, 118. Fay, 23, 29. Felton, 27, 29, 205. Forbes, 1 1 . Frost, 139. Gale, 74, 76. Gales, 40. 28 Garfield, 45, 76. Gates, 96, 182. Gleason, 200. Goodale, 62. Gott, 188. Gove, 68. Graves, 49, 192. Hager, 145. Hapgood, 13, 203. Harrington, 20. Hartshorn, 91. Hill, 67. Hitchcock, 79. Holman, 41. Hosmer, 1 14. Howe, 10, 18, 20, 29, 38, 45, 50, 51, 62, 69, 76, 77, 93, 121, 160, 167, 169, 174, 184, 189, 192, 195, 206, 207. Hunt, 44, 192, 205, 211. Hunting, 191. Jennings, 36. Kendall, 85. Kerlcy, 38, 135. Manson, 183. Maynard, 36, 147. McPherson, 215. Mixer, 109. Moore, 17, 91, 119. Morse, 59, 104, 117. Newton, 39, 59, 72, 98, 146, 160. Nourse, 74. Palfrey, 47. Perkins, 32. Perry, 197. Peters, 1 1 3f, 1 19. Phelps, 79, 195. Rice, 16, 35, 39, 44, 59, 'o', ^^i, 182, 184, 188, 189, 202, 211. 2l8 INDEX. Robinson, 46, 50. Russell, 18. Sawyer, 95. Smith, 35, 123. Stevens, 68, 128, 142, 204, 214. Stone, 50. Stow, 39, 47, 73, 104, 123, 144, 167. Stratton, 26. Taylor, 186. Thompson, 183. Ward, 24, 25, 50, 51, 112, 12S Warren, loi, 108, 156. Weeks, 44, 54, 79. Wheeler, 38. Whitcomb, 44. Wilder, 89. Williams, I 34, 192. Wilson, 194. Wood, 185. Woods, 71, 91, 100, 105, 134. Woodward, 93, 121. 1 D C 'AS LIBRARY OF CONGRESS 014 069 891 A t •■.>':t.<:ii>u:: 1