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[Transcribed by Dale H. Cook]
383. Mrs. Rhoda, wife of Mr. Calvin Washburn, died Sept. 8, 1807.
384. In memory of Mr. Calvin Washbuan [sic, Washburn], who died Dec. 18, 1818, æt. 73.
385. In memory of Samuel Harden, died Jan. 30, 1823, æt. 56.
Affliction sore long time I bore;
Physicians were in vain,
Till God was pleased to give me ease,
And free me from my pain.
386. In memory of Silence Harden, wife of Samuel Harden, who died Nov. 30, 1816, æt. 46.
That once loved form, now cold and dead,
Each mournful thought employs;
And nature weeps, her comforts fled,
And withered all her joys.
387. Mary Jane, daught. of Carver and Jane M. Washburn, died Aug. 6, 1837, æt. 13 mos.
388. In memory of Mr. Benjamin H. Keith, died May 1, 1829, in his 34 year.
389. In memory of Mrs Lucia, wife of Mr. Benjamin H. Keith, died August 25, 1827, aged 34 years.
390. Here lies buried Mr. Joseph Pratt, who died January 13, 1765, in ye 100 year of his age.
391. Here lies buried Mrs Anna Pratt, relict to Mr. Joseph Pratt, who died March 21st, 1766, in ye 92d year of her age.
392. Memento Mori. In memory of Hannah, daugr of Deacn Seth Pratt, and Mrs. Hannah, his wife, who died July 25th, 1778, in the 13th year of age.
393. Memento Mori. In memory of Mr. Nehemiah, son of Deacn Seth Pratt and Mrs. Hannah, his wife, who died Augst ye 3d, 1778, in the 21st year of his age.
394. Memento Mori. In memory of Miss Sarah, daugt of Deac. Seth Pratt and Mrs. Hannah, his wife, who died Augst 12th, 1778, in the 16th year of her age.
What tho' concealed from mortal eyes,
Deep in the dust thy body lies;
Death's fatal arrow pierced thy breast,
And sent thee to the grave for rest.
How blest the happy souls above,
Where all is peace and all is love.
395. In memory of Nehemiah Pratt, son of Deacn Seth Pratt and Hannah, his wife, he died Feby ye 18th, 1784, in the 4th year of his age.
396. Here lies Deacon Seth Pratt; he died Dec. 22d, 1795, in the 66 year of his age.
Help Lord; for the godly man ceaseth; for the faithful fail
from among the children of men.
397. Hannah, widow of Dea. Seth Pratt, died Aug. 26, 1824, æt. 90.
Her mind was tranquil and serene;
No terrors in her looks were seen;
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