LibGuides: The Town &amp; the City: Lowell before and after The Civil War: Cemeteries & their Gravestones in Early Lowell, including the digitized collection of gravestone rubbings

Cemeteries & their Gravestones in Early Lowell

These gravestone rubbings were made by the Lowell State College History Club and the Lowell Historical Society in 1973. They are located at the Center for Lowell history.

Woodbine Cemetery

Mammoth Road Cemetery (Pawtucket Burying Ground, Pawtucket Cemetery)

School Street Cemetery

Click here for the Lowell Cemetery Projects page on the Center for Lowell History website.

Cemeteries in Early Lowell

B. Day, Lowell. by Marilyn Day. Pelham Historical Society, Pelham, NH (2005)
Benjamin Day
Stone Carver
Lowell Mass.
(1783 - 1855)

"Benjamin Day's Workshop" on LowellIrish website

"Buried History" on the Room 50 Blog (The School Street Cemetery)

Benjamin Day at findagrave.com

Death's Head, Cherub, Urn and Willow.By James Deetz and Edwin S. Dethlefsen (Originally published in Natural History Vol. 76(3) 1967, pp. 29-37).

Early Lowell Cemeteries

Hamblett Cemetery
39 Jordan St
Hamblett Cemetery on findagrave.com
https://mhc-macris.net/Documents/LOW/Photos/LOW_807.jpg
https://mhc-macris.net/Details.aspx?MhcId=LOW.807

Pawtucket Burying Ground (Pawtucket Cemetery) (Mammoth Road Cemetery)
60 Mammoth Road
Pawtucket Burying Ground (Pawtucket Cemetery) (Mammoth Road Cemetery) on findagrave.com
https://mhc-macris.net/Documents/LOW/Photos/LOW_808.jpg
https://mhc-macris.net/Details.aspx?MhcId=LOW.808
In use from 1796 to 1899, it is also known as the Pawtucket Cemetery and earlier as the Pawtucket Burying Ground.

School Street Cemetery
460 School Street, School and Branch Sts
School Street Cemetery on findagrave.com
https://mhc-macris.net/Details.aspx?MhcId=LOW.803
The land was purchased from Joel Spaulding on November 5, 1810 for $23 by the inhabitants of Chelmsford as that section of Lowell was within the boundaries of Chelmsford at the time of purchase. It was officially designated as Cemetery No. 1 at the time.

Old English Cemetery
1099 Gorham Street
Old English Cemetery on findagrave.com
https://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gsr&GScid=2184889
The Old English Cemetery was purchased by the town of Chelmsford from Simon and Susanna Parker on March 31, 1832 for $428. It was officially designated as Cemetery No. 2 at the time.

Clark (Hunt - Clark) Cemetery
Alcott Street (Windward Road, Douglas Road) AKA Northwest Cemetery
Clark Cemetery on findagrave.com
https://mhc-macris.net/Details.aspx?MhcId=LOW.804

Hildreth Cemetery
299 Hildreth St
Hildreth Cemetery on findagrave.com
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hildreth_Cemetery
https://mhc-macris.net/Details.aspx?MhcId=LOW.805
Lowell Cemetery Desecrated [youtube video]
Please note: Because of the extensive vandalism that occurred in 2009, some of the gravestones that were beyond repair were replaced. Because of this sometimes the gravestone at the findagrave.com site is different from the picture of the gravestone rubbing on this site.

Hildreth Family Cemetery

Hildreth Family Cemetery on findagrave.com
https://mhc-macris.net/Details.aspx?MhcId=LOW.805
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hildreth_Cemetery#Hildreth_Family_Cemetery
The privare Hildreth Family Cemetery is behind the public Hildreth Cemetery and is protected by a wall and two locked gates

Coburn/Pierce Burial Ground (Claypit Cemetery, Old Burial Ground)
Pawtucket Blvd. and Old Ferry Road, 810 Varnum Ave
Claypit Cemetery on findagrave.com
https://mhc-macris.net/Documents/LOW/Photos/LOW_809.jpg
https://mhc-macris.net/Details.aspx?MhcId=LOW.801
http://primaryresearch.org/rediscovering-dracuts-oldest-burial-ground/

Woodbine Cemetery
541 West Meadow Road
Woodbine Cemetery on findagrave.com
https://mhc-macris.net/Details.aspx?MhcId=LOW.800

Lowell Cemetery
1018 Lawrence Street
Lowell Cemetery on findagrave.com
https://mhc-macris.net/Documents/LOW/Photos/LOW_802.jpg
http://www.lowellcemetery.com/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lowell_Cemetery
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yQm4BcoV5BQ

Edson Cemetery
1375 Gorham Street
Edson Cemetery on findagrave.com
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edson_Cemetery
https://mhc-macris.net/Details.aspx?MhcId=LOW.806
The first 30 acres were purchased in 1846 from William and Hannah Spence. Additional cemetery land was acquired in 1877 and Edson Point was purchased in 1924. It was officially designated as Cemetery No. 3 at the time of its purchase.

Gravestone Rubbings

These gravestone rubbings were made by the Lowell State College History Club and the Lowell Historical Society in 1973. They are located at the Center for Lowell history.

Note: Æt is the abbreviation for the Classical Latin aetatis, genitive of aetas, life, age or aged (a specified number of years); at the age of.

Gravestone Rubbings - Woodbine Cemetery

Epitaphs of the Woodbine Cemetery, transcribed from the hand-written journal of P. Hildreth Parker - 1904 download the pfd file

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Catharine Ansart
In memory of
Catharine
Widow of the late
Col. Lewis Ansart
Who died
Jan. 27, 1849
Aged 86 years & 10 months

Catharine Ansart at http://www.findagrave.com/

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Abiah Varnum
In
Memory of
Abiah Varnum
Widow of the late
Parker Varnum Esq.
who died
Sep. 17, 1825
Æt 78

Abiah Varnum at findagrave.com

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Parker Varnum
In
Memory of
Parker Varnum Esq.
who died
Dec. 18, 1824
Æt 78
Blessed are the Peacemakers

Parker Varnum at findagrave.com

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Polly Varnum
Erected
by
Caleb Bradley A.M.
In memory of his
Friend
Miss Polly Varnum
who was nearer to him than
a brother the lamp of whose
life was extinguished
Aug. 17th 1798
Æt 23 years 10 months
and 17 days
She was the eldest Daughter of
Parker Varnum Esqr and
Mrs. Dorcas his wife
Virtue, not rolling Suns, the mind matures.
That life is long, which answers life's great end

[Note: The 2 lines of poetry are from -
The Complaint: or Night-Thoughts on Life, Death, & Immortality - Night V: The Relapse by Edward Young]

Polly Varnum at findagrave.com

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Rachel Coburn
In
Memory of
Rachel. Relict of
Jonathan Coburn.
Who died
March 15, 1844,
Æt. 83

She has gone to her rest, and her pains are all o'er,
All the sorrows of earth - she will share them no more,
She will rise from the tomb, when the trumpet shall sound,
In the presence of God, with the ransom’d be found,
Throug this hope in his goodness we all will rejoice,
And ever praise his great name with one heart and one voice.

B. DAY, LOWELL

Rachel Coburn at findagrave.com

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Ephraim Coburn
Sacred to the memory
of
Mr Ephraim Coburn
who departed this life
in joyful hope of a
blessed immortality
Jan. 25, 1810 Æ 77

Endeared to his children by
his domestic virtues; to society
by a long life of usefulness; he
needs not the aid of monumental
inscriptions to perpetuate his memory

Ephraim Coburn at findagrave.com

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Freeman Huggins
Sacred
To the memory of
Mr. Freeman
Huggins, Obt.
Aug. 31, 1833
Æt 28

Freeman Huggins at findagrave.com

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Ann D. Huggins
Sacred
To the memory of
Ann D.
wife of Freeman
Huggins,
who died
Jan. 21, 1839
Æt 27

Ann D. Huggins at findagrave.com

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Thomas McDole
In
Memory of
Mr. Thomas McDole
who died
Novr ye 11th 1793
In the 27th year
of his age.

Thomas McDole at findagrave.com

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Rev. Thomas Parker
Momento mori
Under this Stone is Interred the
Remains of ye Revd Thomas Parker.
A Gentleman of shining mental
Powers, adorn'd with Prudence,
Benevolence & Courtisie of man-
ners, a Warm & Pathetic Preacher
of ye Gospel a most Watchful &
tender Pastor of ye Church in
Dracut for the Space of 44 Years,
Accomplished with learning, Hu-
mane & Divine & endow'd & adorn'd
with ye Social Virtues & affections
who departed this Life, March
the 18th 1765. In the
65th Year of his age.

Rev. Thomas Parker at findagrave.com

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Sarah Rchardson
Erected
In memory of
Mrs. Sarah Richardson
relect of
Mr. Josiah Richardson
who died
April 24, 1808
Æt 79
Sarah Richardson
another version of above

Sarah Richardson at findagrave.com

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Lydia Tyler
In
Memory of
Mrs. Lydia Tyler
Relict of
Capt Jacob Tyler
who died
Febr 26th 1807
in the 75 year
of her age

Lydia Tyler at findagrave.com

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Cap. Jacob Tyler
In
Memory of
Cap. Jacob Tyler
who died
Oct 4th 1795
Aged 67

Capt. Jacob Tyler at findagrave.com

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Dolly Varnum
In
memory of
Miss Dolly Varnum
Daughter of
Parker Varnum Esq. &
Mrs. Drcus, his wife
who died
May 21st 1796
Aged 16

Dolly Varnum at findagrave.com

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James B. Varnum
James B.
Son of Mr. Thos. &
Mrs. Mary Vanum
Died Feb. 17, 1832
Aged 15 hours.

James B. Varnum at findagrave.com

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Samuel Varnum, Thomas Varnum, & Thomas Varnum (Cenotaph)
Cenotaph
Samuel Varnum
Born 1619. Died about 1698.
Thomas Varnum
Born Nov. 19, 1662,
Died Sept. 7, 1739.
Thomas Varnum
Born Mar. 12, 1716,
Died Aug. 1, 1748.

Samuel Varnum at findagrave.com

Thomas Varnum at findagrave.com

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Dorcus Varnum
Erected
In memory of
Mrs. Dorcas Varnum
wife of
Parker Varnum Esqr
who departed this life
April 29, 1800
Æt 46.

Dorcas Varnum at findagrave.com

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Charles Varnum, II
In
memory of
Charles Varnum ye 2d
Son of
Parker Varnum Esq &
Mrs Dorcas his wife
who died
Jan. 13th 1798
Aged 4 months

Charles Varnum, II at findagrave.com

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Lucretia Varnum
In memory of
Lucretia Varnum
who died
Feb. 21, 1852
Æt 53

Lucretia Varnum at findagrave.com

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James Varnum
In memory of
James Varnum
who died Nov. 18, 1870.
Æt 77 years.

James Varnum at findagrave.com

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Anna Varnum
In
Memory of
Mrs Anna Varnum
wife of
Mr. Jonathan Varnum
who died
March 24th 1795
aged 55.

Anna Varnum at findagrave.com

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Phebe Varnum
Erected
In Memory of
Mrs. Phebe Varnum
Relict of
John Varnum. Esq
who died
Jan ye 31st 1786
in the 75th year
of her age

Phebe Varnum at findagrave.com

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Thomas B. Varnum
Thomas B.Son of
Mr. Thomas &
Mrs. Mary Varnum
died
April 27, 1825,
A 6 weeks.
Sweet babe from this world's
troubles rest;
In Jesus arms forever blest.

Thomas B. Varnum at findagrave.com

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Mary Varnum
In memory of
Mrs MARY
wife of
Mr. Thomas Varnum
who died
Feb. 10, 1818
Æt. 56

Mary Varnum at findagrave.com

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Dorcas Varnum
In memory of
Miss Dorcas Varnum
Daughter of
Parker Varnum Esq &
Mrs. Dorcas his wife
who died
March 10th 1787
Aged 10 years & 6 mon

Dorcas Varnum at findagrave.com

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Thomas Varnum
Erected
In memory of
Mr. Thomas Varnum
who died
July 22, 1805
Æt. 57

Thomas Varnum at findagrave.com

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Gravestone Rubbings - Pawtucket Burying Ground / Mammoth Road Cemetery

Rebekah Carlton
ERECTED
In Memory of
Miss Rebekah Carlton
Daughter of
Mr Solomon Carlton &
Mrs. Elisabeth his wife
who died Sept 25 1861
In the 23 year of her
age
Behold and see all that pass by
As you are now so once was I
As I am now so must you be
Prepare for death and follow me

Rebekah Carlton at findagrave.com

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Jeremiah T. Ames
In memory of
Mr.
Jeremiah T. Ames
who died
Dec 27 1825
Æt 24
The ways O King of Kings are just
Both when we live or turn to dust
Then cease from man look up on high
And place your hopes above the sky

Jeremiah T. Ames on findagrave.com

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Frances Gorham Ames
In memory of
Frances Gorham Ames,
Daughter of
Mr. Nathan Ames &
Mrs. Phebe his wife,
who died
Oct. 24, 1800
In the [illegible "year of life"]

Frances Gorham Ames at findagrave.com

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Phebe Maria Ames
In memory of
Phebe Maria
Daughter of
Mr. Nathan P. &
Mrs. Phebe Ames
who died
Nov. 4, 1825
Æt 17

Smitten friends
Are angels sent on errands full of love;
For us they languish and for us they die,

Phebe Maria Ames at findagrave.com

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Betsy Chase George
In memory of
Betsy Chase
Daughter of
Mr. Lemuel H. &
Mrs. Fanny George,
who died
Nov. 28, 1832
Aged 1 year, 9 mos
& 18 days

Betsy Chase George at findagrave.com

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Mary Ann Gould
Mary Ann,
Daughter of
Mr. Jonathan &
Mrs. Nancy Gould
Died
March 29, 1831
Aged 3 years.
6 mo. & 11 days

Mary Ann Gould at findagrave.com

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Aaron Marshall
In
Memory of Mr.
Aaron Marshall,
who died
May 12, 1824,
Æt 43

Aaron Marshall at findagrave.com

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Esther Marshall
In
Memory of
Esther. Wife of
Joshua Marshall
Died Nov. 21. 1833
Æt. 77.

Esther Marshall at findagrave.com

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Alvina Ralph and Sophia Ralph
In memory of
two daughters of Mr.
Ralph, & Mrs. Sophia
For Sophia died Sept.
2, 1823, Æt. 2 yrs.9 Mts.
Alvine W. died Aug.
26, 1823 Æt. 18 Mts.

Alvina Ralph at findagrave.com

Sophia Ralph at findagrave.com

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Sarah Fitch Sears
Sarah Fitch
Daughter of
Rev. Reuben &
Mrs. Sarah Sears
died Dec. 21, 1823
Aged 21 months

Thus we commit unto the grave
sweet babe, so lately given
In hope that thou through grace shall have

Sarah Fitch Sears at findagrave.com

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Abner Shofford
Abner
Son of
John T. &
Elizabeth Shofford
died Jan. 25, 1827
Aged 16 months

Abner Shofford at findagrave.com

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Mary E. Bailey
Mary E.
daughter of
Mr. Charles and
Mrs. Marcia L. Bailey
died Aug. 17, 1829
Æt 2 ys. & 4 mo.

This lovely bud so young and fair
Call'd hence by early doom
Just came to show how sweet a flower
[In Paradise would bloom] (Last line not visible, inferred) .

No record found at findagrave.com

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Ebenezer Bowers
In memory of
Ebenezer Bowers Son
of Mr. Luke and
Mrs. Anna Bowers
who died
July 16, 1799
Aged 8 years 4 mos
and 5 days

Ebenezer Bowers at findagrave.com

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Lydia G. Carter
In memory of
Mrs. LYDIA G.
CARTER
wife of
Mr. Daniel Carter
who died
Aug. 20, 1826
Æt 28

Lydia G. Carter at findagrave.com

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Hezekiah Coburn
Mr. Hezekiah Coburn
Died
March 26, 1805
Aged 26
years

Hezekiah Coburn at findagrave.com

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Capt. Peter Coburn
In memory of
Capt. Petr Coburn
who died
May 23, 1825
Æt 44

Capt. Peter Coburn at findagrave.com

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James H. Fletcher
In
Memory of James H. Fletcher
Died Oct. 3, 1835
Æt. 22.

James H. Fletcher at findagrave.com

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Capt. John Ford
In memory of
CAPT.
John Ford
who died
Nov. 6, 1822
Æt 84.

Capt. John Ford at findagrave.com

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Abby Jane Gage
Abby Jane
daughter of
B.H. and Tamesin F.
Gage. died
May 24, 1842
Æt 3 years.

Abby Jane Gage at findagrave.com

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Prudencia Jane Gale
Sacred
To the memory of
Miss Prudencia Jane
Daughter of
Dr. William &
Mrs. Jane Gale
Died Sept 5, 1831
In the 21 year of
her age.

Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord

Prudencia Jane Gale at findagrave.com

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Mary Hoar
Here rest the remains
of
Mrs Mary Hoar
Wife of
Mr. Silas Hoar
who departed this life
April 29, 1822.
Aged 62 Years
The righteous shall be had in
everlasting remembrance

Mary Hoar at findagrave.com

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Joshua Marshall
In Memory of
Dea.
Joshua Marshall
who died
Oct. 21, 1827
Æt. 71.

Joshua Marshall at findagrave.com

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Susan S. Marshall
In memory of
Susan S.
daug of Mr. Joshua &
Mrs. Susan P. Marshall
who died
June 4, 1826
Æt 10 years

Susan S. Marshall at findagrave.com

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Joshua Marshall
In Memory of
Mr. Joshua Marshall, Jr.
Obt. July 16, 1846
Æt 29.

Joshua Marshall, Jr. at findagrave.com

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Thomas Newell
In memory of
Mr.
Thomas Newell
who died
Sep. 4, 1828
Æt 28

Thomas Newell at findagrave.com

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Parker Richardson
In memory of
Parker
Richardson
Who died
Nov. 6, 1842
Æt 76

Parker Richardson at findagrave.com

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Susanna Richardson
In memory of
Susanna
wife of Parker
Richardson
who died
May 24, 1843
Æt 73

Susanna Richardson at findagrave.com

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Abigah [Abijah] Smith
In
memory of
Mr. Abijah Smith
who died
Jul. 9, 1823
Æt 24

Abijah Smith at findagrave.com

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Patty Upton
In memory of
Miss
Patty Upton
(of Lowell) who died
Jun. 6, 1831
Æt 51

Patty Upton at findagave.com

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Eliza Van Doorn [VanDorn]
Eliza
Wife of
Abram Van Doorn
Died May 23, 1837
Æt 32

She sleeps in Jesus and is bless'd,
How kind her slumbers are;
From suffering and from sin releas'd
And freed from every care

Eliza VanDorn at findagrave.com

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Susannah Varnum
Sacred
To the memory of
Miss Susannah Varnum
Daughter of
Mr. Ebenezer and Mrs.
Hannah Varnum who died
October 26th 1800
in the 18th year of
her age

Like some fair flower, too tender to endure
Earth's chilling frosts & its infectious air

Susannah Varnum at findagrave.com

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Eleanor Varnum
In
Memory of
Mrs. Eleanor Varnum
Consort of
Col. James Varnum.
who died
Feb. 24, 1801
Æt 42

Eleanor Varnum at findagrave.com

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Eleanor Varnum
In Memory of
Eleanor Varnum
Daughter of
Col. James Varnum &
Mrs. Eleanor his wife.
who died
July ye 5th 1796
Aged 16 months.

Eleanor Varnum at findagrave.com

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Prescott Varnum & Susan Varnum
In memory of
Two children of
Jonathan & Mary
Fletcher,
Prescott Varnum,
Died Nov. 6, 1825,
Æt 15 years..
Susan Varnum,
Died Oct. 31, 1822,
Æt 8 weeks.

These lovely children, beginning to expand,
Were soon transplanted to that happy land,
Where joys divine, and unembittered flow,
Where love does reign and endless pleasures grow.

Prescott Varnum at findagrave.com

Susan Varnum at findagrave.com

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Alfred Webster
In memory of
ALFRED
son of Mr. William &
Mrs. Lydia Webster
who died
May 29, 1831
Æt 20 years

Alfred Webster at findagrave.com

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Sabra Wilson
In
Memory of
Sabra Wilson
Daughter of Mr.
Thaddeus & Mrs.
Dolley Wison
who died
Febr ye 25th 1797
Aged 1 year & 10 d

Sabra Wilson at findagrave.com

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Gravestone Rubbings - School Street Cemetery

John M. Hastings
In
Memery of
Mr. John M. Hastings
Who died Nov, 3 1831
Æt 22
Friends nor physicians could not save
My mortal body from the grave
Nor can the grave confine me here
When Christ shall call me to appear

John M. Hastings at findagrave.com

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Allice Robbinson
In
memory of
Mrs. Allice
wife of
Mr. Joseph Robbinson
late of England
who died
Dec. 9, 1826.Æt 32
Also
Elizabeth Their Daur [Daughter]

Allice Robbinson at findagrave.com

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Nancy Vinton Waitt
In memory of
Mrs.
Nancy Vinton
wife of Rev. Aaron Waitt
who died
Dec. 25, 1831
Æt 35

Nancy Vinton Waitt at findagrave.com

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Hannah Dustin Waitt
In memory of
Mrs.
Hannah Dustin
wife of Rev. Aaron Waitt
who died
Aug. 6, 1834
Æt 27

Hannah Dustin Waitt at findagrave.com

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Jeduthan Parker
In
Memory of
Jeduthan Parker
Died
April 11, 1838
Æt 75

Jeduthan Parker at findagrave.com

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Thomas E. Billings
Thomas E. Billings
who was deaf & dumb
Drown'd
April 18, 1831
Aged 8 years
Son of
Mr. Thomas &
Mrs. Eliza Billings

B. Day

Thomas E. Billings at findagrave.com

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Micajah H. Bowers
In
Memory of
Mr.
Micajah H. Bowers
Died Feb. 4, 1853.
Æt 59.

Micajah H. Bowers at findagrave.com

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Mary R. Bowers
In
Memory of
Mrs. Mary R.
Wife of
Mr. Micajah Bowers,
Died Nov. 28, 1834
Æt 34.

Mary R. Bowers at findagrave.com

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Arthur Cabot
Here lies the
body of
Arthur
infant son of
F. Cabot,
died March 25
1830

Arthur Cabot at findagrave.com

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Lucinda Carter
Miss
Lucinda Carter
Died Aug. 10, 1834
Æt. 16 years
& 7 mos.
Formerly of Petersborough NH

Stop and view my lonely bed
Though I'm sleeping with the dead
Once like you young friend was I
Thus remember you must die.

Lucinda Carter at findagrave.com

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Ann Elisabeth Fletcher
Ann Elisabeth
Adopted daughter to
Mr. James and
Mrs. Charlotte Fletcher
died Jan. 17, 1829
Aged 4 years & 4 mo.

Ann Elisabeth Fletcher at findagrave.com

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Sophia Frye
In
Memory of
Mrs. Sophia
wife of Mr.. Timothy
Frye, who died
Oct. 6, 1826
Æt 23

Sophia Frye at findagrave.com

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Elizabeth Frye
In
Memory of
Elizabeth,
Wife of Timothy
Frye, who died
Oct. 1, 1832,
Æt . 42.

Elizabeth Frye at findagrave.com

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Betsey Hastings
Mrs.
Betsy Hastings
Died
May 30, 1849,
Æt 69.

Betsey Hastings at findagrave.com

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Archibald McFarlin
Archibald McFarlin
Died
Feb. 4, 1853,
Æt 77.

Archibald McFarlin at findagrave.com

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Sarah Ann Rider
Miss Sarah Ann
daughter of
Nathaniel G. &
Bethiah Rider
Died July 7, 1833
Æt 19

Sarah Ann Rider at findagrave.com

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Mary Ann Sargent
Mary Ann
Daughter of
Dr. George &
Mrs. Zilpah Sargent,
Late of Baltimore,
Died Nov. 8, 1834
Æt 20 years
& 10 mos

Mary Ann Sargent at findagrave.com

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Mary Ann Sawtell and an infant
In memory of
Two children of
Mr. Warren &
Mrs. Mary Ann
Sawtell
Mary Ann, Died
Nov. 29, 1833,
Æt. 10 days
An infant died
Oct. 10, 1834,
Æt. 10 hours

Mary Ann Sawtell at findagrave.com

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Rebeccah Spalding
In
Memory of
Mrs. Rebeccah,
Wife of Mr. Joel
Spalding, died
May 11, 1834,
Æt 87.

Rebeccah Spalding at findagrave.com

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Joel Spalding
In
Memory of
Mr. Joel Spalding
Who died
July 26, 1823,
Æt 81.

Joel Spalding at findagrave.com

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Jane Ann Thompson
In Memory of
Jane Ann,
Daughter of Thomas
& Ann Thompson
Late from England,
Died Jan. 27, 1832,
Aged 6 mos &
3 weeks..

Jane Ann Thompson a findagrave.com

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Jonathan Weeks
Jonathan,
Infant son of
Jona. & Mary D.
Weeks, died
Aug. 23, 1835,
Æt. 16 days.

Jonathan Weeks (School Street Cemetery) at findagrave.com

Jonathan Weeks (Old English Cemetery) at findagrave.com

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Sarah W. Wetherbee
Mrs. Sarah W.
Wife of
Amos Wetherbee
Died
July 26, 1879
Æt 79 yrs & 6 mos.

Sarah W. Wetherbee at findagrave.com

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Abigail Whipple
In
Memory of
Mrs. Abigail
Wife of
Mr. Stephen Whipple
Who died
March 2, 1830,
Æt 33

Abigail Whipple at findagrave.com

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Gravestone Rubbings - Lowell Cemetery

Augusta H. Lock
Erected
To the memory of Augusta H. Lock
Who died Oct. 23, 1842
Æt 17 years
4 Mos. & 10 Days.

Augusta H. Lock at findagrave.com

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Mary S. Mead
Mary S.
wife of
John Mead
Died
March 28, 1849
Age Æt
"Blessed are the pure in heart for
they shall see God."
Of his government and peace, there
shall be no end.

T. Warren

Mary S. Mead at findagrave.com

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Susan E. Parker
Susan E. Parker
of
Bluehill, Me.
Died March 16, 1834
Æt 25
What though no parents wept upon her bier,
Yet though unseen were angels hovering near.
Beck'ning the mourner to that world of light,
To which her spirit took joyful flight.

Susan E. Parker at findagrave.com

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Ruby W. Mead
In memory of
Ruby w.
Wife of
John Mead,
Who died
July 9, 1852,
Æt 46 yrs.
Lives like this sainted one remind us
We can make our life sublime,
And in parting leave behind us
Sacred memories on the shores of time.

Ruby W. Mead on findagrave.com

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Sarah Abigail Mead
Sarah Abigail
only child of Mr. John
& Mrs. Sarah Mead.
died Jan. 9 1829;
A 4 yrs. & 7 mos.

Fair flower transplanted
by the hand of love,
To bud and bloom
in milder bowers above

Sarah Abigail Mead at findagrave.com

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Gravestone Rubbings - Hildreth Cemetery

Please note: Because of the extensive vandalism that occurred in 2009, some of the gravestones that were beyond repair were replaced. Because of this sometimes the gravestone at the findagrave.com site is different from the picture of the gravestone rubbing on this site.

Joseph & Mary Boynton
Joseph
died Dec. 30
1821
Æt 2 ys. & 9 ms.

Mary
died Feb. 18.
1835.
Æt 16 yrs.

Twins of Amos & Clarissa Boynton

Joseph Boynton at findagrave.com

Mary Boynton at findagrave.com

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Capt. Charles R. Hamblet
In
Memory of
Capt.
Charles R. Hamblet
Who died
May 25, 1840
Æt 32

Mourn not your loss 'twas God's own will
To take your bosom friend;
Him you will meet on Zions Hill,
When scenes of earth shall end.

Capt..Charles R. Hamblet at Findagrave.com

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Martha S. Gale
Martha S.
daughter of
Seneca & Sarah
Gale
died Oct. 20, 1849
Æt 18

Martha S. Gale at findagrave.com

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Adaline & Imla Goodhue
In memory of two Children
of Mr. David &
Mrs. Tryphena Goodhue

Adaline
died
Aug. 28, 1825
Æt 5 years

Imla
died
Aug 28 1825
Æt 2 years

Adaline Goodhue at findagrave.com

Imla Goodhue at findagrave.com

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Lydia Goodhue
Nrs. Lydia
wife of Mr.
Moses Goodhue,
died Dec. 26,
1829, Æt 74

Lydia Goodhue at findagrave.com

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Jesse Goodhue
Jesse
Son of
Mr. Aaron Goodhue
died
Sep. 11, 1825
Æt 8 years
11 mo.

Jesse Goodhue at findagrave.com

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Moses Goodhue
In
memory of
Mr. Moses Goodhue
who died
Oct. 30,1824
Æt 72

Moses Goodhue at findagrave.com

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Patty Hall
Patty,
wife of
Phineas Hall,
died April 9, 1868
Æt. 98 yrs. 11 dys.

Patty Hall at findagrave.com

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Amos Hall
In memory of
Mr. Amos Hall
who dired
Nov. 16, 1828
Æt. 28.

Amos Hall at findagrave.com

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Phineas Hall
In memory of
Phineas Hall
Who died
Oct. 15, 1844,
Æt. 76.

Phineas Hall at findagrave.com

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Rebeckah Abbot
To the memory of
Mrs. Rebeckah Abbot
[wife of]
Mr. Jonathan Abbot
Who died Dec. 19, 1795
in the [23rd year of her life]

Rebeckah Abbot at findagrave.com

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Daniel C. Abbot
In
Memory of
Daniel C. Abbot,
Who died
Sep. 18, 1842
Æt. 76.

Daniel C. Abbot at findagrave.com

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Patience Abbot
In
Memory of
Mrs. Patience
wife of Mr. Daniel C. Abbot
who died
April 15, 1830
Æt. 62

Patience Abbot at findagrave.com

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John Adams Bradley
In memory of Master
John Adams Bradley
Son of Mr. Joshua &
Mrs. Mary Bradley
Who died March 5th
1801; aged 4 Years
As when a buding rose,
is crop'd before tis blown;
So Adams sleeps in sweet repose
Laid in the silent tomb.
But while we mourn his loss
Hope wipes the falling tear
He sleeps but to awake in bliss
More happy and more fair.

John Adams Bradley at findagrave.com

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Abigail Doak
Sacred
To the Memory of
Mrs. Abigail Doak
Wife of
Mr. William Doak
Who departed this life
Aug. 28, 1807
In the 58th year of
Her age.

Abigail Doak at findagrave.com

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Elbridge Gerry Richardson
Elbridge Gerry.
Son of Mr. Rueben
Richardson Jr &
Mrs. Lucy his wife.
died
Sep. 20, 1825.
Æt. 14 months.
Death is the messenger of peace,
And calls the soul to heaven.

Elbridge Gerry Richardson at findagrave.com

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John Eldad Eastman
In memory of
John Eldad
Son of
John S. & Polly
J. Eastman
died Dec. 23, 1836
Æt. 1 year &
11 mon's.

John Eldad Eastman at findagrave.com

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Rhoda R. Flint
In
Memory of
Mrs. Rhoda R.
wife of Mr. Alvan Flint

Rhoda R. Flint at findagrave.com

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Martha Friend
In memory of
Mrs. Martha,
wife of
Mr. Isaac Friend,
Died July 18, 1828.
Æt. 54.

Martha Friend at findagrave.com

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Polley Frye
In memory of
Mrs.
Polley,
wife of Enoch Frye,
who died
Sept. 23, 1862,
Æt. 77

Polley Frye at findagrave.com

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Enoch Frye
In memory of
Mr.
Enoch Frye
who died
Feb. 11, 1834,
Æt. 53.

Enoch Frye at findagrave.com

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Henry Hall
In memory of
Henry Hall
who died
Oct. 30, 1832.
Æt. 24 years

Henry Hall at findagrave.com

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Lucy Hovey
In memory of
Mrs. Lucy
Relict of
Cap. Ivory Hovey
of Boxford
Died June 2, 1835.
Æt. 83

Lucy Hovey at findagrave.com

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Thomas Hovey and Mary Hovey
In
Memory of
Dea. Thomas Hovey
who died
July 29, 1826
Æt. 90
And Mary his wife
died Nov. 26, 1812
Æt. 74

Thomas Hovey at findagrave.com

Mary Hovey at findagrave.com

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Oliver Jones
In
Memory of
Mr. Oliver Jones
who died
Oct. 4, 1816.
Æt. 55

Oliver Jones at findagrave.com

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Dolley Jones
Dolley.
Wife of
Oliver Jones.
Died Oct. 7, 1843.
Æt. 82

Dolley Jones at findagrave.com

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Lydia Jones
Lydia
Daughter of
Mr. Oliver &
Mrs. Olive Jones,
died
April 8, 1825.
Aged 2 yrs &
6 mos

Lydia Jones at findagrave.com

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Henry A. Jones
In memory of
Mr.
Henry A. Jones,
who died
Oct. 11, 1829,
Æt. 20.

Henry A. Jones at findagrave.com

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Olive Jones
In
Memory of
Mrs. Olive,
wife of Mr. Oliver Jones,
who died
Sept. 18, 1829.

Olive Jones at findagrave.com

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Mary Kittredge
Mary
Daughter of
Daniel & Eveline
Kittredge,
Died Feb. 6,
1842,
Æt. 4 years
& 22 days.

Mary Kittredge at findagrave.com

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Ruth Page
In Memory of
Ruth Page Dau of
Joshua & Mrs. Hannah
Page of Haverhill who
died May 14, 1775
Aged 18 years
Lover & friend thou hast put far from me
& mine acquaintance into darkness.

[from Psalms 88:18}

Ruth Page at findagrave.com

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Benjamin Richardson
Benjamin,
Son of Mr. Reuben &
Mrs. Deborah Richardson,
Died Aug. 1813,
in the 11 year of
his age.

Benjamin Richardson at findagrave.com

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George W. Richardson
George W.
Son of Mr. Reuben &
Mrs. Deborah Richardson,
Died Oct. 8, 1820,
in the 20 year of
his age.

Richard W. Richardson at findagrave.com

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Rhoda Rogers Worcester
In memory of
Rhoda Rogers,
daug. of Mr. Samuel
& Mrs. Rhoda Worcester
who died
Jan. 28, 1828;
Æt. 3 yrs.. 6 mo. & 11 dys

And is the lovely shadow fled.
The blooming wonder of her years,
So soon enshrined among the dead,.
She justly claims our pious tears.
Farewell bright soul a short farewell
Till we shall meet again above
Where endless joys & pleasures dwell

Rhoda Rogers Worcester at findagrave.com

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Jonathan Hervey Stanley
In Memory of
Jonathan Hervey,
Son of
Mr. Artemas Stanley
& Mrs. Betsey, his wife.
He died July 16, 1814,
aged 2 years
& 10 days

This stone, sweet child - these
tears receive
Tis all thy Parents now
can give

Jonathan Hervey Stanley at findagrave.com

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Prudence Thissell
Prudence dau. of
Mr. Joshua & Mrs.
Prudence Thissell,
died March 10, 1823
Æt. 10 Mos.

Prudence Thissell at findagrave.com

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John C. Thissell
Mr.
John C. Thissell,
died March
11, 1821, Æt.
27.

John C. Thissell at findagrave.com

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Mehitable Thissell
Mehitable
wife of
Joshua
Thissell
died
Dec. 16, 1861,
aged
59 yrs. 11 mos.

Mehitable Thissell at findagrave.com

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Rhoda Worcester
Rhoda,
daughet of Mr.
Samuel and Mrs.
Rhoda Worcester,
died Sept. 25,
1834, Æt. 15 ms.

Rhoda Worcester at findagrave.com

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Gravestone Rubbings - Edson Cemetery

Alpheus B. Conkey
Sacred
To the memory
of
Alpheus B.
son of
Joshua & Eunice Conkey,
who departed this life
Oct. 18, 1848,
Aged 26.
He dwells with God in starry bowers,
And is forever blest.

Alpheus B. Conkey at findagrave.com

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Passaconaway
Chief
of the
Penacooks
Great warrior
and friend of the white man
embraced Christianity
died at the age of 122
know as
Aspinquid - The Indian Saint

Property of
Improved Order of Red Men
of Massachusetts

[cenotaph / statue]

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Sarah McCurdy
In
Memory of
Sarah McCurdy
A native of Paisley
Scotland, who died
Oct. 9, 1839
Age 22

Note #1: findagrave.com lists the cemetery as Edson. The date of death, 1839, is before the creation of the Edson Cemetery.
Note #2: Rev. Edson's diary mentions visiting a Sarah McCurdy on Oct. 9, 1839, the date of her death.

Sarah McCurdy at findagrave.com

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Oliver Lawrence
In memory of
Mr. Oliver
Lawrence
who died
July 6, 1830.
Æt 42.
Stop passengers, 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.

B. Day, Lowell

Oliver Lawrence at findagrave.com

Note: findagrave.com lists the cemetery as Edson. The date of death, 1839, is before the creation of the Edson Cemetery.

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Abel Davis
In memory of
Abel, only son of
Jonathan &
Eliza Davis,
Who died
Oct. 4, 1847.
Æt. 19 years.
Formerly of
Norredgewock, Me.

Abel Davis at findagrave.com

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Folsom B. Fifield
Folsom B.
son of
Elijah B. &
Judith E. Fifield
Died Jan. 14, 1833
Æt. 2 years &
6 months.

Folsom B. Fifield at findagrave.com

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Samuel D. Flanders
In memory of
Samuel D.
son of Capt.
Christopher Flanders
and Mrs. Ann his wife;
who died
March 18, 1827:
Æt. 5 years.

Samuel D. Flanders at findagrave.com

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Amos H. Maxfield
Amos H.
son of Mr. Stephen
& Mrs. Clarissa S.
Maxfield, died
May 7, 1835;
Æt.16 ms. & 1 day

Amos H. Maxfield at findagrave.com

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John Newton Merrill & Oscar Merrill
In memory of
Two sons of John &
Susan Merrill,
John Newton,
Died July 8, 1838,
Æt. 6 years & 6 mon's
Oscar, died
Aug. 27, 1838,
Æt 1 year
& 5 mon's

Sleep on dear ones and take your rest,
Your heavenly Father thought it best;
And in the morning when you rise,
We hope to meet you in the skies.

John Newton Merrill at findagrave.com

Oscar Merrill at findagrave.com

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Caleb Shattuck
Caleb
Son of Capt. John &
Mrs. Hepzibah Shattuck
died March, 13, 1825
Aged 3 years 6 months

This lovely bud do young and fair,
Call'd hence by early doom,
Just come to show how sweet a flower
In paradise would bloom.

Caleb Shattuck at findagrave.com

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Gravestone Rubbings - Clark Cemetery

George E Brown
GEORGE E.
Son of Mr. George
& Mrs. Mary M. Brown
died
Nov. 6, 1825
Æt. 6ys. & 6mos

George E. Brown at findagrave.com

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John Chapman
Here lyes Buried
the Body of Mr.
John Chapman
Who died of ye Small Pox
Jan ye 23d 1761 in ye
46th Year of His Age

John Chapman at findagrave.com

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Lydia Clark
In memory of
MRS. LYDIA,
widow of Deac[on].
Thomas Clark
who died
Jan. 11, 1826.
in her 80 year.

Lydia Clark at findagrave.com

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Nancy Clark
Sacred
to the memory of
Mrs. Nancy Clark
wife of Mr Oliver Clark,
who died
Nov. 23. AD 1815
in the 36 year of her age.

Lord I commit my soul to thee;
Accept the sacred trust,
Receive this nobler part of me,
And watch my sleeping dust.

Note: The four lines of poetry are from a poem by Anne Steele (1717 - 1778)

Nancy Clark at findagrave.com

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Lydia Clark
In
memory of
Mrs. Lydia,
wife of Mr. Jesse Clark
who died
Sep. 15, 1816
Æt. 29.

Lydia Clark at findagrave.com

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Rhonda Clark
In
Memory of
Miss Rhoda Clark
Daughter of
Lieut. Thomas and
Mrs. Lydia Clark
who died
July ye 31st 1797
in the 20th year of
her age.

Rhoda Clark at findagrave.com

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Sally Clark
In
Memory of
Sally Clark
Daughter of
Lieut. Thomas and
Mrs. Lydia Clark
who died
Dec. 18th 1797
in the 17th year of
her age

Sally Clark at findagrave.com

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Abigail Hunt
Here Lyeth Buried
The Body of Mrs.
Abigail Hunt
The wife of
Jeremiah Hunt
who died March 19 1722
40th year of her age

Abigail Hunt at findagrave.com

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Martha Chapman
Memento mori
Erected
In Memory of
Mrs. Martha Chapman
Relict of Mr John Chap-
-man, Who departed this life
April ye 27th 1786,
in the 64th Year of
her age.

Martha Chapman at findagrave.com

Note: The meaning of Memento mori

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Mary Hunt
Memento mori
Erected
In Memory of
Miss Mary Huny
Dautr of Capt. Peter &
Mrs. Mary Hunt, who
departed this life, May
ye 23rd 1740, in ye
24th Year of her age.

Mary Hunt at findagrave.com

Note: The meaning of Memento mori

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Timothy Hunt
Memento mori
Erected
In Memory of Mr.
Timothy Hunt
son of Capt. Peter &
Mrs. Mary Hunt, who
departed this life, April
ye 10th 1755 in ye 24th
Year of his age.

Timothy Hunt at findagrave.com

Note: The meaning of Memento mori

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Timothy Hunt
In
Memory of
Timothy Hunt
died Aug. 22, 1838
Æt. 82

Timothy Hunt at findagrave.com

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Jacob Marshal
Jacob Marshall
Died May 9, 1843.
Æt. 83.

T & S Warren, Lowell

An aged sire lovely and bright,
In whom fond children took delight,
His soul to unknown worlds is fled,
His aged form lies with the dead.

Jacob Marshall at findagrave.com

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Patty Marshall
Patty,
Wife of
Jacob Marshall,
died Dec. 15, 1830,
in the 74th year of
her age.

Patty Marshal at findagrave.com

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Mary M. Brown
In
Memory of
Mrs. Mary M.
Wife of
Mr. George Brown
Who died
Dec. 3, 1830
Æt. 37.

Mary M. Brown at findagrave.com

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Martha Chapman
Here lyes ye Body of
Mrs. Martha Chapman
Wife of Mr. John
Chapman. Who died
Feb. 22 1753 in ye
49 year of Her Age.

Martha Chapman at findagrave.com

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Abigail B. Osgood
In memory of
Mrs. Abigail B.
wife of
Mr. Thaddeus Osgood,
who died
Oct. 30, 1838.
Æt. 29.

Sincere and just in all concerns of life,
the friend, the mother, and faithful wife;
At thy dear name shall fond remembrance rise,
and faith pursue thy progress to the skies.

Abigail B. Osgood at findagrave.com

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Mary Robb
Memory of
Mary Robb
Who died
June 28, 1842
Æt. 61.
As you are now so once was I
As I am now so you must be,
Prepare for death
And follow me.

Mary Robb at findagrave.com

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Mary Russel
In
Memory of
Mrs. Mary Russel
wife of
Capt. John Russel
who died
Oct. ye 4th 1797
Aged 81.

Mary Russel at findagrave.com

Note: The long s is used in the name Russel

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Eldad Worcester
Erected
In Memory of
D. Eldad Worcester
who died
Feb. ye 1, 1779
in the 47 year
of his age.

Death to the grave his dust conveys,
there sleeps a hidden prey.
Nor wakes till with a mighty noise,
the heav'ns shall pass away.

Eldad Worcester at findagrave.com

Note: the "D." stands for Deacon.

Note #2: The lines of poetry are from Job' Hymns: or, a Book of Songs upon the Book of Job by Ralph Erskine

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Dea. Thomas Clark
In
memory of
Dea. Thomas Clark
who died
June 9, 1823
Æt. 80

Deacon Thomas Clark at findagrave.com

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Gravestone Rubbings - St. Patrick Cemetery

James Mehen & John, his son
IHS
James Mehen
Died Jan. 9, 1846
Æt 26
A native of the parish
of Colooney, Co. Sligo
Ireland
John his son
Died Oct. 15, 1846
Æt 8 mos. & 2 ws.
May they rest in peace.
Erected by his wife Ann.

James Mehen at findagrave.com

John Mehen at findagrave.com

The meaning of IHS on the gravestone

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John Walsh
In
Memory of
John Walsh,
A native of the Parish Oughbolug
County Cork, Ireland.
Died Oct. 25, 1834.
Æt. 64.

No record at findagrave.com

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John Sinett
IHS
Sacred
To the memory of
John Sinett,
Who died
Sept. 15, 1844,
Æt. 47.
A native of the Co.
Wexford Ireland.
Erected by his wife
Sarah
May his soul rest in peace.

No record at findagrave.com

The meaning of IHS on the gravestone

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Philip Farley
To the memory of
Phili Farley
Born in Aughaline
Parish of Castleraghan
County Cavan, Ireland
Who died in Lowell,
May 16, 1840,
Æt. 24

Philip Farley at findagrave.com

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Gravestone Rubbings - Old English Cemetery

The Children of John M. & Elizabeth Carter
In memory of 5 children of
John M. & Elizabeth
Carter
Sarah E. died Sep. 25 1837
Age 6 mon's.
Napoleon J. died Aug. 15,
1838. Age 4 mon's.
Eveline M. died Dec. 15,
1838. Age 4 years.
William W. died Sep. 19,
1839. Age 6 years.
Elizabeth. died Dec. 3,
1839. Age 3 mon's.

The Children of John M. & Elizabeth Carter at findagrave.com

Sarah E. Carter at findagrave.com

Napoleon J. Carter at findagrave.com

Eveline M. Carter at findagrave.com

William W. Carter at findagrave.com

Elizabeth Carter at findagrave.com

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George P. Barker
Erected
To the memory of
Mr. George P. Barker
Late of the Theological Institution
At New Hampton N. H. & formerly
Of St, Johnsbury Vt. Who died
March 5, 1837.
Æt 23
His parents & friends, with the
Church of Christ, were expecting
Much from the fair promise
He gave of future usefulness
In the vineyard of the Lord.

George P. Barker at findagrave.com

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William Barker
In
Memory of
William Barker
Born June 26, 1774'
In the town of Willsborough
County of Kent, England,
Died April 23, 1835
Æt. 61
Blessed be the memory of the Just

William Barker at findagrave.com

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Thomas Alldritt
Mr.
Thomas Alldritt
Died Dec. 19, 1830
Æt. 40.

Thomas Alldritt at findagrave.com

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Thomas Alldritt
Thomas.
Son of
Thomas &
Ann Alldritt
Died Dec. 13, 1830
Æt. 14

Thomas Alldritt at findagrave.com

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Abigail Babb
In memory of
Abigail
Daughter of
William & Lydia
Babb, formely
Of Barrington N.H.
Died March 3, 1837

Abigail Babb at findagrave.com

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Laura Baldwin
In memory of
Laura Baldwin
Died June 22,
AD. 1835
Æt. 35

Laura Baldwin at findagrave.com

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Augusta Ellene Banister
Augusta Ellene
Only child of
Charles & Dolly
Banister, died
Aug. 13, 1838
Æt. 2 years, 2 mo.
& 13 days

Fond nature mourns her comforts fled,
And parents dear are left to mourn
An only daughter plucked away
Like the morning rose of flower of may

Augusta Ellene Banister at findagrave.com

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Pamelia Baxter
Pamelia
Wife of
Darwin D. Baxter
Died May 8, 1833
Æt. 19

Pamelia Baxter at findagrave.com

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Joseph Cocker
Joseph Cocker,
Imigrated from Eng.
Died
Jan. 13, 1846,
Æt. 30.
2nd image of gravestone

Joseph Cocker at findagrave.com

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John Drummond
In
Memory of
John Drummond.
A native of Manchester
England, who died
Jan. 17, 1835,
Æt. 39.

John Drummond at findagave.com

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Georgeanna Emery
Georgeanna
Daughter of
Samuel & Mary Jane
Emery
Died June 6, 1850.
Æt. 4 yrs. 9 mos.
& 12 ds.

Weep not for me mother weep not I'm blest,
But must leave Heaven if I return to thee,
For I am where the weary are at rest,
The wicked cease from troubling
come to me

Georgeanna Emery at findagrave.com

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Albridge G. Farnham
Albridge G.
Son of
Isaac & Fanny
Farnham, Died
March 5, 1835,
Æt. 10 years.
& 9 mon's.

Albridge G. Farnham at findagrave.com

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Mary Ford
Sacred
to the memory of
MARY, wife of
Thomas Ford
died Apr. 7, 1859.
aged 55 yrs. 2 mos.
& 26 days.
Born in Uley, England

Mary Ford at findagrave.com

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Eastman M. French
Eastman M.
Son of Benjamin &
Sarah French.
died Aug. 13, 1826

Eastman M. French at findagrave.com

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Hannah F. Gilman and Emerson Gilman Jr.
In memory of
Hannah F. Gilman
Died Feb. 23, 1838.
Æt.14 years.
Emerson Gilman Jr.
Died Nov. 22, 1837.
Æt. 9 months
Children of
Emerson & Delia

Hannah F. Gilman at findagrave.com

Emerson Gilman Jr. at findagrave.com

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Jesse L. Gowdy
Jesse L. Gowdy
Killed by the
explosion of Whipple's
Powder Mill
March 29, 1837
Æt. 34

Jesse L. Gowdy at findagrave.com

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Elkanah Grosvenor
Mr.
Elkanah
Grosvenor,
Died Jan. 4, 1834,
Æt. 24.

Elkanah Grosvenor at findagrave.com

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Mary Harwood
Mrs. Mary
Wife of
Mr. William D.
Harwood, died
Nov. 6, 1833,
Æt. 22.

Mary Harwood at findagrave.com

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Alonzo J. B. Hunkins
Alonzo J. B.
Son of J. B. & Mary
Hunkins,
Died Sept, 14, 1846,
Æt. 13 mos.

There is another little hand
To heaven's sweet harp-string given.
Another gentle seraph voice,
Another star in heaven.

T. Warren

Alonzo J. B. Hunkins at findagrave.com

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Caroline Jameson
Caroline,
Dau. of Thomas
& Nancy Jameson
died
June 25, 1838
Æt.4 years
Maria F. Jameson
Maria F.
Dau. of Thomas
& Nancy Jameson
died
April 9, 1834
Æt. 3 years.

Caroline Jameson at findagrave.com

Maria F. Jameson at findagrave.com

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Nancy J. Jameson and Isaac Jameson
Nancy J.
Dau. of Thoma &
Nancy Jameson,
Died,
May 24, 1846,
Æt. 19.

Isaac
Son of Thomas &
Nancy Jameson,
Died
Aug. 26, 1842,
Æt. 19

Nancy J. Jameson at findagrave.com

Isaac Jameson at findagrave.com

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Jennett Jones
In memory of
Jennett
Daughter of
Benjamin & Jennett
Jones, died
Feb. 28, 1841
Æt. 19

Jennett Jones at findagrave.com

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Zopher Jones
In
Memory of Zopher Jones
Died April 21, 1834
Æt. 35.

Zopher Jones at findagrave.com

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Abby Maria Kennedy
In memory of
Abby Maria
Wife of
John Edson
Kennedy
Who died
Sept. 12, 1816

Abby Maria Kennedy at findagrave.com

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Catherine Long
Sacred
To the
Memory of
Catherine Long,
of Guildhall, Vt.
Died Nov. 3, 1837
Æt. 22.

Early called from scenes of earth
Ive bid the world adieu;
Oh forsake thy youthful mirth
T'will soon be thus with you.

Catherine Long at findagrave.com

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David Morrison
David Morrison
Killed by the
explosion of Whipple's
Powder Mill
March 29, 1837,
Æt. 23.

David Morrison at findagrave.com

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Maria Neal
In memory of
Maria, wife of
William Neal
Who died
Sept. 30, 1840,
Æt. 29.

Maria Neal at findagrave.com

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William Neal
In memory of
William Nea
who died
Sept. 25, 1840
Æt. 34

William Neal at findagrave.com

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Emily M. Osgood
Emily M.
wife of
H. D. Osgood'
Born
Nov. 24, 1809,
Died
Mar. 20, 1846.
Formerly of Hartland Vt

Emily M. Osgood at findagrave.com

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James Philbrick
James Philbrick
Killed by the
explosion of Wipple's [Whipple's]
Powder Mills
Dec. 17, 1835.
Æt. 37.

James Philbrick at findagrave.com

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Sally Russell
In
Memory of
Sally Russell
Died Jan. 19, 1835,
Æt. 56.

Sally Russell at findagrave.com

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William Shaw
In memory of
William Shaw
Died Dec. 14, 1836.
Æt. 33.
A native of England.

Farewell, farewell companion dear
For ever thou art gone
We trust with all the Host to appear
Who stand before the throne

William Shaw at findagrave.com

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Lucy Streeter
In
Memory of
Miss Lucy Streeter
A native of Lisbon, N.H.
Died July 31, 1838
Æt. 22.

Lucy Streeter at findagrave.com

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Andrew Thompson
Andrew, son of
Robert & Jane
Thompson, died
Aug. 12, 1834.
Æt. 11 mon's
& 14 days.

Andrew Thompson at findagrave.com

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Susan M. Thompson
To the memory of
Susan M.
Daughter of
John & Eliza
Thompson, died
Nov. 15, 1839,
Aged 16 years
& 5 mon's.

Susan M. Thompson at findagrave.com

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William Henry Treadwell
William Henry,
Son of
William & Harriet
Treadwell,
Died Sep. 10, 1840,
Aged 2 years
& 8 mon's.

William Henry Treadwell at findagrave.com

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Mary Ann Watson
In
Memory of
Mary Ann,
Wife of Benjamin F.
Watson, died
Oct. 1, 1836,
Æt. 25.

Mary Ann Watson at findagrave.com

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Charles Fayette Willoughby
Charles
Fayette,
Youngest son of
A. W.& Mary Jane
Willoughby,
Died Sept. 19, 1841
A 17 Mo's & 22 D's.

There is another little hand
To heaven's sweet harp strings given,
Another gentle voice,
Another star in heaven.

Charles Fayette Willoughby at findagrave.com

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