OLD GRAVE YARD. 13

[Transcribed by Dale H. Cook]

   60,   In memory of Miss Elizabeth Howard, She died Dec. 23, 1812, in her 57th year.

   61.   In memory of Capt. Jonathan Moward [Howard], died May 18, 1809, aged 80 years.
                     My children this place draw near,
                     A father's grave to see;
                     Not long ago I was with you,
                     And soon you'll be with me.

   62.   In memory of Mrs. Phebe, wife of Capt. Jonathan Howard, who died May 27, 1802, her age 65.
                     How loved, how valued once avail me not;
                     To whom related, or by whom begot;
                     A heap of dust alone remains of me,
                     'Tis all thou art, and all the proud shall be.

MONUMENTAL.

   63.   East side — Hannah Reed, died Feb. 20, 1786, aged 2 mos.   Sally Reed, died April 27, 1797, aged 4 years.   Solomon Reed died Aug. 6, 1820, aged 32 years.

      North side — John Reed, D. D., born Nov. 11, 1751, died Feb. 17, 1831 in the, fifty-first year of his ministry.   Hannah, his wife, died Nov., — 1815, aged 60 years.

      South side — Mrs. Phebe Reed, born Nov. 8, 1769, died July 5, 1855.

   64.   Sacred to the memory of Capt. Salmon Howard, who died June 30, 1849, in his 72d year.

   65.   Amelia Snell, wife of Capt. Salmon Howard, died Jan. 19, 1863, aged 82 years and 5 mos.   Affectionate remembrance prompts this last tribute of respect of a widowed wife, an orphan child, in commemoration of the virtue of a beloved husband, and a revered father.

   66.   David Snow, died Aug. 26, 1858, æ 73 years.

   67.   Sacred to the memory of Mr. John Snow, who died Oct. 12, 1831, in the 70th year of his age.
                     Remember my distressing hour,
                     What much enhanced my pain,
                     Procrastination, Christ our friend,
                     All other things are vain.

   68.   In memory of Mr. Charles Snow, who died Sept. 21, 1823, aged 32 years.

   69.   In memory of Mrs. Hannah, widow of Mr. Charles Snow, who died Oct. 7, 1841, aged 44 years.

   70.   Mr. John Snow, Jr., died Aug. 19, 1828, æ 41.   George Snow, his son died Dec. 13, 1826, æ 4 years.

   71.   In memory of Mr. Isaac Lathrop, who died Nov. ye 25, 1774, in the 60th year of his age.

   72.   In memory of Mrs. Patience, wife of Mr. Isaac Lathrop, who died Aug. ye 16th, 1779, in her 53d year.

   73.   Here lies buried Mehitable Howard, Daughter of —— How-

 

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