West Burial Ground.
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Adams.
1. Almira, daughter of Reuben & Sophia Adams, died Dec. 15, 1839, aged 12 years.
Kind parent, weep no more for me, The Father takes but what he's given, The Son assures of such shall be His kingdom—as in heaven.
2. In Memory of Mr. Reuben Adams, who died Nov. 4, 1838, aged 56 years.
Reader be wise to-day Prepare to meet thy God.
3. Sophia Adams died Jan. 31, 1844, aged 62.
Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord: Yea, saith the spirit, from henceforth: for they rest from their labors and their works do follow them.
Barnard.
[Inscriptions on Barnard Monument:]
Base: BARNARD.
South side:
4. John C. Barnard, Died March 26, 1862, aged 83 yrs.
5. Betsey, his wife Died Apr. 23, 1875, aged 85 years.
West side:
6. Lewis Barnard, Died Dec. 23, 1860. aged 42 yrs.
[See McGaffey]
Benson.
6. Wife Abbie F. Aldrich Wife of George O. Benson Born April 18, 1856, Died Oct. 30, 1894. In her 39th year.
"When this life of pain is past We find a place to rest at last."
7. [Odd Fellows' and Masonic Emblems.]
Geo. Otis Benson Son of Harrison & Marilla Benson Born Aug. 24, 1846, Died May 2, 1897.
"My name is written there on pages white and fair."
8. Mother Marilla Adams Wife of Harrison Benson Born April 12, 1818, Died Oct. 16, 1876. In her 59th year.
"Here I lay my burden down, Change the cross into the crown."
Copp.
[Inscriptions on Copp Monument:]
Front:
9. Andrew J. Copp, born July 11, 1815, died in the Service of his Country, at Lutheran Hospital Sharpsburg Md. Oct. 5, 1862.
He was a faithful Christian and true Patriot.
Rear:
10. Harriet Anna, daughter of Andrew J. & Harriet A. Copp. Aged 8 mos. 22 ds.
Davidson.
11. Mother Dorotha Wife of Simeon Davidson Died Nov. 30, 1867, Æ. 86 ys. 7 ms.
12. Mrs. Olive E. wife of Brigham Davidson, Died Nov. 25, 1840, aged 23 years.
"Therefore be ye also ready; for in such an hour as ye think not, the Son of Man cometh." Matthew 24, 44.
13. Father Simeon Davidson Died May 20, 1842, Æ. 61 ys. 4 ms.
Desper.
14. Absalom Desper 1815—1837.
15. Anna, wife of James Desper 1790—1841.
16. James Desper, 1789—1872.
[See Wesson]
Dodge.
17. In Memory of Mr. Daniel Dodge, who died August 21, 1827, aged 66.
18. In Memory of Mrs. Elizabeth Dodge, wife of Mr. Daniel Dodge, who died March 5, 1834, aged 69 years.
He is a God of sov'reign love, Who promis'd heaven to me, And taught my thoughts to soar above, Where happy spirits be.
Eddy.
19. Amasa Eddy Died Dec. 3, 1870, Æ. 72.
"Into thy hands I commit my spirit."
20. Demaris Eddy Died July 8, 1870, Æ. 77.
"Asleep in Jesus."
21. Harvey P. Eddy Died Mar. 26, 1868, Æ. 74 ys. 7 ms.
[Inscriptions on Eddy Monument:]
Base: EDDY.
Front:
22. Mrs. Amy A. Eddy Died Feb. 22, 1875. Æ. 84.
"At Rest."
Father & Mother.
Back.
23-25. Jesse Eddy Died Jan. 8, 1866, Æ. 85. Betsey His Wife Died Feb. 14, 1826, Æ. 39. Mary their dau. Died Apr. 6, 1826, Æ. 6.
[Inscriptions on Eddy Monument:]
Base: EDDY.
Front:
26-27. Eliphalet Eddy Died Dec. 5, 1874 Æ. 64. Susan E. his Wife Died Mar. 12, 1879, Æ. 55.
Fitts.
28-29. Arba Fitts, died Mar. 24, 1858; aged 61 yrs. Mary H. his wife died April 22, 1828:
30. Mr. Robert Fitts Died Dec. 29, 1831 aged 74.
The sweet remembrance of the just Shall flourish when they sleep in dust.
31. Robert, son of Mr. Robert Jr. & Mrs. Lucy Fitts, died July 12, 1832 aged 6 ms.
Peace to thy dust dear babe farewell.
Flagg.
32. Abie E. Wife of V. H. Flagg, Died Aug. 5, 1873, 27 Y'rs 8 mo's.
Asleep in Jesus.
Foskit.
33. Warren Elliot, son of Mr. Orin & Mrs. Betsey Foskit, died Jan. 11, 1831, Æ. 2 ys. & 6 ms.
Sleep on sweet babe & take thy rest God called thee home he thought it best
Gardner.
34. An Infant Child of John & Mary Gardner, died June 6, 1836, aged 12 days.
Goulding.
[On door of tomb:]
35. Jonah Goulding 1753—1826
36. Grace Knowlton Goulding 1754—1823
Henshaw.
37. Relief, wife of Joseph Henshaw, Born in Auburn, May 9, 1781; died in Worcester, Feb'y 26, 1847.
Hicks.
[Inscriptions on Hicks Monument:]
Base: HICKS.
Front panel:
38. Elijah W. Hicks, Sept. 1, 1813. Mar. 25, 1882.
39. Matilda C., his wife June 14, 1817, Mar. 23, 1882.
North panel:
40. Mary E., wife of John W. Hicks, Dec. 31, 1840, July 26, 1886.
South panel:
41. Sarah M. Robinson, Sept. 10, 1825, July 31, 1884.
Hosmer.
42. David Hosmer, Died Apr. 11, 1842, Æt. 84.
Howe.
43-44. Elbridge Howe, Died Nov. 21, 1850, aged 39 years. Eleanor L. his wife died June 7, 1852, aged 44 years.
Jennison.
45. Hannah, Wife of Joseph Jennison, died Feb. 13, 1826, aged 46 y'rs 9 mo. & 19 days. Erected by her son Joseph Jennison, 1850.
46. Laura F. daughter of S. & R. Jennison died Aug. 29, 1848, Æ. 1 Yr. 11 mo. 11 ds.
This lovely bud so young and fair, Called forth by early doom, Just came to show how sweet a flower In Paradise would bloom.
47. Orren D. son of Daniel & Julia Ann Jennison, died July 20, 1848, Æt. 3 yrs.
He died to sin, he died to care, But for a moment felt the rod; Then rising on the viewless air Spread his bright wings and soard to God.
48. Richard B. Jennison 1842—1864. Co. G. 36th Regt. Mass. Vol. Inf.
Starved in Andersonville.
49. Miss Sally Jennison, Died Nov. 10, 1849, aged 60 years.
Blessed are the pure in heart for they shall see God.
[Inscriptions on Jennison Monument:]
Base: JENNISON.
Front panel:
50. Elmer R. Jennison 1844—1892.
East panel:
51. R. Boardman Jennison 1842—1864.
52. Laura F. Jennison 1846—1848.
South panel:
53. Dea. Samuel Jennison 1808—1887.
54. Roxanna His Wife 1804—1887.
Asleep in Jesus.
[On three stones in Jennison lot: Papa Father Mother]
Lawrence.
55. Annie C. Anderson Wife of Lewis J. Lawrence Died June 7, 1897, Æ. 36 ys.
We shall meet each other there Some sweet day bye and bye.
56. George L. their son Died Mar. 26, 1895, Æ. 2 mos.
57. Georce A. Lawrence, Died May 15, 1885, Æ. 32 yrs. 4 mos. 11 ds.
58. Mother Harriet N. Wife of Joel Lawrence Died Apr. 3, 1873, Æ. 46 yrs.
Asleep in Jesus.
59. Father Joel Lawrence, Died Feb. 21, 1895, Æ. 75 yrs. 8 ms. 18 ds.
60. Levi Lawrence, Died Feb. 4, 1888 Æ. 80 yrs. 6 mos.
61. Roxana, Wife of Levi Lawrence, Died Apr. 3, 1877. Aged 69.
Learned.
62. Sylvester S. Learned, Died May 2, 1850, Æ. 40 years.
Asleep in Jesus.
Loring.
See under Newton
McGaffey.
[Inscriptions on McGaffey Monument:]
Base: McGAFFEY.
Front:
63. Beroth B. McGaffey Died Dec. 23, 1887, Æ.75 ys. 4 mo.
64. Eliza Barnard his wife Died Mar. 23, 1889, Æ.75 ys. 5 ms. 9 ds.
Gone but not forgotten.
North side:
65. Charlotte E. Dau. of B. B. & E. B. McGaffey Died Dec. 28, 1861, Æ.5 ys. 9 ms. 5 ds.
Asleep in Jesus.
South side:
Mamie E. Dau. of C. A. & M. E. McGaffey Died Apr. 23, 1888, Æ.14 ys. 8 ms. 2 ds.
No one knows how deep a shade, This grave in our hearts has made.
[On four small stones in McGaffey lot:
Our Mamie Sister Mother Father]
Newton.
67. Amos P. Newton 1843—1864. Co. B. 57th Regt. Mass. Vol. Inf. Killed at No. Anna River.
68. In remembrance of Charles Porter, son of Ebenezer & Elizabeth Newton, who died June 30, 1823, aged 8 years and 9 months.
Time, how short! Eternity, how long!
69. In remembrance of Mr. Ebenezer Newton, who died July 22, 1829, aged 57 years.
Reader, be wise to-day; Prepare to meet thy God.
70. In remembrance of Mrs. Elisabeth Newton Relict of Ebenezer Newton, who died Mar. 26, 1849: Æ. 76 yrs.
Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord.
71. Ellen S. dau. of Amos P. and Mary Newton died Mar. 3, 1850, Æ. 11 y'rs 6 mo's. & 17 d'ys.
72. Mrs. Mary, wife of Amos P. Newton, died July 27, 1859, Æt. 42 yrs. 11 mos.
For her to live was Christ, But to die was gain.
73. Milton H. son of Amos P. & Mary Newton died Oct. 15, 1850: Æ.8 mo's & 13 d's.
74. In remembrance of Mr. Sereno Newton Son of Ebenezer & Elizabeth Newton, who died March 2, 1836, aged 35 years.
Mortals, be dumb, what sinner dares Dispute His awful will, Ask no account of His affairs, But tremble and be still.
75. Tyrus, Son of A. P. & Mary Newton, died Aug. 26, 1849, aged 2 yrs, 6 mos 22 days.
The cherub host rejoiced anew, When this dear child bid earth adieu, Too lovely here with us to stay, They bore him to the realms of day.
[On six stones in Newton lot:]
Father Mother Charles Father Mother Henry
[On two stones in Loring and Newton lot:]
76. Lucy.
77. Baby Carrie.
"Safe in the Redeemer's bosom"
[Inscriptions on Newton Monument:]
Base: NEWTON
East panel:
78. Ebenezer Newton Died Oct. 11, 1881. Æ. 69 yrs.
79. Sarah G. his wife Died Mar. 3, 1895. Æ. 78 years.
80. Sergt. Henry G. Newton Co. D. 25 Regt. Mass. Vol. Killed by R. R. accident at Kansas City Mo. Oct. 23, 1868, Æ. 27 ys. 9 ms. 11 ds.
North panel:
81. Samuel A. Newton Died Jan. 10, 1877, Æ.74 ys. 8 ms. 3 ds.
82. Mary W. Newton Died Dec. 7, 1877, Æ. 70 ys. 7 ms. 8 ds.
West panel:
83. Charles Porter Son of Samuel A. & Mary W. Newton Died Dec. 27, 1836. Æ. 4 ys.
[Inscriptions on Newton and Loring Monument:]
South base: NEWTON.
South panel:
84. Carrie Persis. child of R. A. & S. A. Newton, Jr. Died Sept. 2, 1872, Æ. 8 m's 2 d's.
North base: LORING.
North panel:
85. Lucy M. Newton, Wife of W. Loring Died Feb. 11, 1872. Æ. 38 yrs.
[Stones in Newton and Loring lot:]
Lucy Baby Carrie
"Safe in the Redeemer's bosom"
Partridge.
86. Abel Partridge, Died Oct. 28, 1826, Æt. 61.
Putnam.
[Two very quaint stones, with carved angels' heads and border of vines and grapes:]
87. Here lies burid Sarah Putnam wife of Amos Putnam, who Departed this life December 21st, 1802. in the Sixty fifth. Year of her age.
They that sleep in Jesus, at the Resurrection morn: Shall come forth, To meet the LORD, In the air: and Shall be ever with The LORD.
88. In Memory of Mr. Amos Putnam, who died Sept. 17th. 1811 aged 81.
Why do we mourn departing friends Or shake at death's alarms? Tis but the voice that Jesus sends, To call them to his arms.
Robinson.
See under Hicks.
Savary.
89-90. Joseph Savary Born Mar. 11, 1766, Died Sept. 26, 1829, Æ. 63 yrs. Miriam Stone, his Wife, Born June 27, 1761, Died Sept. 15, 1846, Æ. 85 yrs.
Sibley.
91. In Memory of Mrs. Lucy Sibley, wife of Mr. Aaron Sibley, who died Oct. 19, 1837, aged 82 years.
[Open book] I am sure my name is written there.
92. Lucy Tucker Sibley Daughter of Simeon & Dorothy Davidson, April 8, 1823. March 16, 1894.
93. In Memory of Mrs. Persis Sibley, Wife of Aaron Sibley, who died June 29, 1819, aged 31.
[Inscriptions on Sibley Monument:]
Base: SIBLEY.
Front:
94. Warren Sibley 1819—1891
95. Susan Merriam Wife 1825—1892
96-97. Daughters Mary L. Sibley 1847—1879 Martha J. Wilson 1855—1891
[Small stones:]
Father Mother Martha Mary
Smith.
[Inscriptions on Smith Monument:]
Base: SMITH.
Front:
98. Alfred S. Smith Died Oct. 20, 1881, Æ.29 ys. 2 ms. 20 ds.
99. Ella A. His Wife Died Sept. 24, 1881, Æ. 28 ys. 5 ms. 20 ds.
"They were lovely and pleasant in their lives, and in death they were not divided." Sam. I: 23.
"There is sweet rest in heaven."
[Small stones:]
Ella Alfred
Stockwell.
100. Mr. Calvin Stockwell, Died April 1, 1841, Æt. 43.
Stone.
101. Miss Lydia Stone Died Nov. 18, 1871, Æ. 78 ys.
At Rest.
Tucker.
102. John Tucker Died June 21, 1869. Æ. 47 ys.
Rest.
Warren.
103. Ella P. Taft, Wife of Richard H. Warren, Died Feb. 26, 1882, Æ. 27 ys. 3 ms. 12 ds.
[Front: Ella]
104. John, Infant son of R. H. & E. T. Warren, Died Feb. 20, 1882, Æ. 8 dys.
[Front: Baby.]
105. Fannie Laura, daughter of George & Laura S. Warren, died Mar. 19, 1864, aged 3 y'rs 6 mos, & 9 days.
Front:
Our Darling Fannie.
She's gone to be an angel, And with the angels stand, A crown upon her forehead, A harp within her hand.
106. Elbridge G. Warren Lydia Elvira Stone His wife Feb. 25, 1817 Feb. 2, 1894
Base: WARREN.
[Small stone: Mother.]
[Inscriptions on Warren Monument:]
Base: WARREN
Front panel:
107. John Warren Born Nov. 27, 1819, Died Jan. 2: 1892.
East panel:
108. Sarah Caroline Wife of John Warren, Died May 20, 1881. Æ. 58 yrs, 10 mos, 2 dys.
[On new Warren Monument:]
Base: WARREN.
Front panel:
109-111. Samuel Warren 1779—1832 Sally Goulding Warren 1790—1861 Sarah Jane Warren 1825—1843.
Waters.
112. Susan M. Wife of Buckley Waters Died Sept. 1, 1856, aged 23 years.
Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord, from henceforth; Yea, saith the Spirit that they may rest from their labors; and their works do follow them.
Early in life I'm called to go, My work on Earth is done; With joy I part with all below, For Christ my heavenly home.
Wesson.
113. Miranda Desper, Wife of Leander Wesson 1822—1840.
Wilson.
See under Sibley
Transcriber's Note:
Minor typographical errors have been corrected without note.
Irregularities and inconsistencies in the text have been retained as printed.
The West Burial Ground listing contain two different names numbered 6 and no number 66.
The cover of this ebook was created by the transcriber and is hereby placed in the public domain.