24 WEST BRIDGEWATER,  

[Transcribed by Dale H. Cook]

   228.   In memory of Mr. William Fobes, who died June 26, 1764, in the 66th year of his age.

   229.   In memory of Dwelle, son of Mr. Timothy Fobes, and Mary his wife, who died June 19, 1783, within 11 days after the fall of a stick of timber on his head.   Aged 8 years, 9 mos., and 13 days.

   230.   A stone marked as follows:

1693
M.  F.
H.  Y.

   231.   Martha, daught. of Mr. Ephm. Fobes, and Martha his wife, born Sept. 16, 1719, died Decembr. 13th, 1725.

   232.   Abigail, daugt of Mr. Ephraim Fobes and Martha, his wife, Oct. — 178-.   (Stone broken.   A child not named by N. Mitchell).

   233.   In memory of Ephraim Fobes, ye son of Mr. Ephraim Fobes, Jr., and Susan, his wife, who was born January ye 29th, 1742-3, died Aug. ye 22d, 1747.

   234.   Thomas, a son of Mr. Ephraim Fobes, Jr., and Susanna, his wife, born May 16, 1750, died Aug. 22, 1751.

   235.   In memory of Susanna Fobes, ye daughter of Mr. Ephraim Fobes, Jr., and Susanna, his wife, who was born Feb. ye 1st, 1741-2, died Aug. ye 27th, 1747.

   236.   In memory of Mrs. Martha, ye wife of Dea. Ephraim Fobes, who died March 19th, 1750, in the 58th year of her age.
                       The Son of God who reigns above
                       Where angels dwell and saints in love,
                       Down to this world will come and then
                       This matron grave shall rise again.
                       Rise, did I say, yes, rise she must
                       Out of this silent bed of dust;
                       If charity informs us right,
                       To shine in realms of endless light.

   237.   Hannah, the daught of Mr. David Harvey and Content, his wife.   She died May 1786, in the 22d year of her age.

   238.   In memory of Daniel, son of Mr. Daniel Ripley and Mrs. Martha, his wife, who died July 23d, 1790, 1 year, 3 mos., 20 days.

   239.   Here lies burried Mrs. Mary Willis, ye wife of Mr. John Willis, who died Jan. 14th, 1756, in ye 78th year of her age.

   240.   In memory of Mr. John Willis, who departed this life November ye 1st, 1732, in ye 61st year of his age.
                       Memento Mori.

   241.   Here lies ye body of Mrs. Hannah Willis, wife of Mr. Comfort Willis, decd Sept. ye 5th, 1723, in ye 65 year of her age.

   242.   Here lies Mrs. Mary, wife of Col. Isaac Johnson, who died Oct. 27, 1799, in her 75th year.
                       My children dear this place draw near,
                       A mortal's grave to see;
                       Not long ago I was with you,
                       And soon you'll be with me.

 

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