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[Transcribed by Dale H. Cook]
485. In memory of Mrs. Sarah, wife of Benjamin Willis, Esq.; she died July 1st, 1782, in her 59th year.
486. In memory of Mary, daut of Benjamin Willis, Esq.; she died March 14, 1781, in her 18th year.
487. Erected to the memory of Lieut. Benjamin Willis, who died March the 8th, A. D. 1809, in the 45th year of his age.
488. Barnabas Horton, 1825.
489. Ephm. Morse, 1815.
490. In memory of Mrs. Elizabeth, ye wife of Mr. David Leach, who died June 6th, 1750, in ye 43d year of her age.
491. In memory of Eliza Antoinette, dau. of Mr. Simeon and Mrs. Kezia Wood, who died in Boston, Jan. 19, A. D. 1873, aged 2 years, 1 mo. and 20 days.
She arose, blossomed and died.
492. Memento Mori. In memory of Mr. Manassah Tucker, who departed this life Jan. ye 26th, A. D. 1778, in ye 38th year of his age.
Thou shalt our mouldering members teach,
What now our senses learn;
For dust and ashes loudest preach
Man's infinite concern.
493. Memento Mori. In memory of Mrs. Lydia, wife of Mr. Manassah Tucker, who departed this life Octr ye 7th, A. D. 1776, in ye 25th year of her age.
My friends now stop and read my age,
It stands upon this stone;
For you that are upon the stage,
Must make this place your home.
494. Here lies Mr. Seth Leonard, who died Aug. 30th, 1775, in his 26th year.
My friends draw near, and drop a tear,
In this dark grave I lie;
Ah! think of me when this you see,
And be prepared to die.
495. In memory of Mr. Josiah Leonard, who died December ye 25th, 1760, in ye 51st year of his age.
496. In memory of Mrs. Jemima, wife of Mr. Josiah Leonard, who died July ye 3d, 1784, in ye 74th year of her age.
497. Phebe, wife of Nehemiah Leonard, died Sept. 19, 1826, aged 56 years.
Friends nor physicians could not save
This mortal body from the grave,
Nor can the grave confine it here,
When Christ commands it to appear.
498. Nehemiah Leonard, died May 19, 1836, aged 66 years.
Dear friends, draw near and drop a tear;
In this cold grave I lie;
When this you see remember me,
And be prepared to die.
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