Tombstone Inscriptions from the Old Burying Ground, Lynn, Essex, Massachusetts, by John T. Moulton. ************************************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.org/copyright.htm ************************************************************************ Transcribed by Janice Farnsworth Farns10th@aol.com p.1 This Burying Ground is in the westerly part of the city which was originally the centre of the town. It is bounded northerly by Market Square, easterly by Elm Street, southerly by Ash Street and westerly partly by South Street and partly by the estate of the late Jonathan Bacheller. It is opposite the southerly front of the old Lynn Hotel, and is said to have originally con- stituted the westerly end of Lynn Common; the land between it and the present Common, now covered by the Boscobel Hotel and Taylor's Building also having been once a portion of the Common land. It was the only one in use by the whole town from its commencement till about 1720, the town then including besides the territory of the present city, the entire limits of the towns of Lynnfield, Saugus, Swampscott and Nahant. No other place of burial, public or private, is known to have been used until the formation of the second and third parishes, Lynnfield and Saugus, churches having been established in those parishes in 1720 and 1732, respectively. The burying grounds there were probably set apart at about the time the churches were gather- ed, the oldes inscription at Lynnfield Centre being dated 1723 and the oldest at Saugus Centre, that of 1741. p.2 THE OLD BURYING GROUND, LYNN, MASS. There was another burying ground established a few years previous to 1800, at what is now called south Lynnfield, a short distance southerly from the junction of the Newburyport Turn- pike and the road to Lynn. The reason for selecting this spot at the end of the Common for a burying place is not known. It could not have been on account of its proximity to the church, as is the case in some in- stances, for the first church edifice was erected some distance away, near the present inter- section of Shepard and Summer streets. Very likely the spot had been used by the Indians for the same purpose. A few years ago, the bones of a human skeleton were exhumed on the adjoin- estate of the late Jonathan Bacheller; they were found quite near the surface of the ground and were supposed to be the remains of an Indian. The nature of the soil itself being light and sandy, or the situation in regard to the then prospective town, may have had weight in the minds of the early settlers; or it may have been from accident, as the burying of the first dead here - and yet all these causes may have had something to do with deciding the matter. Lynn settled in 1629. At all events, the spot was well adapted to the purpose and it is a cause of deep regret that no more ancient stones are found. The town was settled in 1629, but the oldest stone now standing bears the date of June 17, 1698. Probably many have been destroyed and more have perished through neglect. All the inscriptions have been copied, amounting to more than eight hundred, and the list is here presented entire. Some of these include the names of several persons. There are nine tombs on the side adjoining Elm street - probably all built since 1800; these were owned by the following persons: Joel Newhall. Lucy Newhall. Dr. James Gardner James Robinson. Benjamin Johnson - 1800. p.3 Aaron Breed, Esq. Colonel Frederick Breed. William Newhall. Dr. Aaron Lummus. Henry A. Breed. On the side of the entrance from South street, there are four others. They were owned by the following: Hezekiah Chase. Nehemiah Berrty. Thomas Raddin. And the town. No complete record of deaths was kept by any of the town clerks - an occasional death entry only is found upon the records. No list of interments, if made, is now known to exist, ex- cepting that of the last sexton, Benjamin H. Jacobs. He kept an account from his commencement in 1827 till about 1845, or until a return was made to the town clerk of all interments, according to law. From the latter date they have been recorded by the town and city clerks. The other burying grounds at Lynn, are the Eastern and Union Street grounds, commenced in 1813; the Friends' burying grounds on Broad Street, near Washington Square, opened in 1723, the land for which was given to the Society that year by Richard Estes; the free burying ground, adjoining the Friends' opened in 1825; a small one at the Almshouse on Tower Hill; the Pine Grove cemetery on Boston Street begun July 24, 1850, by a corporation and conveyed by them to city January 2, 1854; and two Catholic cemeteries, St. Mary's on Lynnfield street, consecrated November 4, 1858, and St. Joseph's on Boston Street, consecrated October 16, 1879. All interments are now made in the last three, with the exception, perhaps, in regard to some aged persons, who by permission are allowed to be laid beside their friends in the old yards Pine Grove cemetery is under the charge of ten commissioners, elected by the City Council, two of whom are chosen each year, to serve for five years. p.4 Old Burying Ground, Lynn, Mass. In Memory of Deacon Samuel Aborn, who died in Lynn, May 19, 1844, aet. 80. Erected by the grandsons of the deceased as a tribute to his memory. In Memory of Mrs. Mary, widow of Deacon Samuel Aborn, who died Nov. 28, 1851, aged 81 years and 6 months. When full of years, from earth to heaven, In peace she passed; Loved, honored, missed by scores, Her life had blessed. In memory of Rev. Thomas F. Alexander, pastor of the 2d Christian Church in Lynn, who died April 2, 1838, aged 23 years. Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his saints, Ps. 116,15. Oh Church! to whom this youth was dear, The angel of thy mercies here, Behold the path he trod, A milky-way through midnight skies; Behold the grave in which he lies, Even from this day thy Pastor cries, Prepare to meet thy God. In Memory of Mr. Abner Alley, who departed this life May 3, 1792, aged 24 years and 8 months. My flesh shall slumber in the ground, Till the last trumpet's joyful sound, Then wake the tomb in glad surprise, And in my Saviour's image rise. In memory of Mrs. Bethiah, wife of Mr. Solomon Alley, who died Dec. 1, 1794, aet. 26. Lo! Where the blessed mother lies, Wept by the husband, child, the neighbour's eyes; Reader reflect, pursue the path she trod, The path of duty leading up to God. p.5 Timothy Alley. Born Oct. 10, 1760. Died Dec. 16, 1850. AEt. 90 years, 2 months and 6 days. An Honest Man. In Memory of Abigail Alley, wife of Timothy Alley, who died Oct.9, 1834, Aged 71 years. So Jesus slept; God's dying Son, Passed through the grave and blessed the bed; Then rest, dear saint, till from his throne, The morning break, and pierce the shade. John Alley, Died May 16, 1844, AEt. 82. Elizabeth, wife of John Alley, died July 31, 1831, Aged 65. Happy soul, thy days are ended; All thy mourning days below; Go, by angel guards attended, To the sight of Jesus - go. In Memory of Mr. Solomon Alley, who died Jan. 23, 1829 AEt. 60. He's gone and left me here below, To mourn his loss with grief and woe; But God is just, may I be still, Since 'tis my Heavenly Father's will. Elizabeth Alley, died Jan. 24, 1869, aged 82 years and 9 mos. "Blessed are the peacemakers; for they shall be called the children of God." In Memory of Mr. Benjamin Alley, who died July 5, 1842, in his 78th year. A stranger and sojourner here below, He waited for his dear Master's call to go; Sudden the summons comes, the chariot's at the door, He's ready, enters, and is seen no more. But by the eye of faith we him behold Before his Father's throne with harp of gold: He sings the song he here on earth began, Glory to God and to the dying Lamb. p.6 INSCRIPTIONS FROM THE OLD BURYING GROUND, LYNN, MASSACHUSETTS. Gustavus Irving Alley, son of Joseph and Rebecca Alley, Died July 3, 1843, aged 10 years. Of such is the kingdom of Heaven. In memory of Miss Sally Alley, daughter of the late Captain Joseph Alley, who died October 2, 1846, AEt. 64. In memory of Mr. Harry, son of Mr. Solomon and Mrs. Rachel Alley, who died June 29, 1829. AEt. 32. Come hither mortal, turn thine eye, Then go thy way, prepare to die; Consider well that die you must, One day like me return to dust. In Memory of Miss Rachel, daughter of Mr. Solomon and Mrs. Rachel Alley, who died Dec. 1, 1822. AEt. 19. Oh! the tears of affection may moisten the grave, Where love and where virtue are sleeping, But the tear of keen anguish sufficed not to save The lov'd one whose loss we are weeping. William Alley, died March 16, 1853, aged 69 years and 6 months. "Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God." In memory of Mr. Charles L. Alley, who died July 15, 1831, aged 29. O wipe away that gathering tear, No cause of grief is witness'd here! There's nought but dust beneath the sod, The soul, we trust, is with its God. In Memory of two children of David and Ann E. Alley. p.7 THE OLD BURYING GROUND, LYNN, MASS. Mary Elizabeth Irton, died Oct. 11, 1843. AEt. 6 mos., 5 days. George Irton, died March 25, 1847. AEt. 7 months. Behold two infants dead and gone! A Father weeps, A Mother moans: We drop a tear to soothe their grief, A Mother's God will give relief. Mr. Morris Amaridge, died Nov. 26, 1834. AEt. 60. Mrs. Sarah, his wife, died Aug. 15, 1826. AEt. 36. In Memory of Mr. Ezra Allen, Jr., who died Nov. 21, 1834, AEt. 43. Lo where the silent willow weeps, A husband, friend and father sleeps. A heart within whose sacred cell, The peaceful virtues lov'd to dwell. Our Mother, Mercy Allen, wife of Ezra Allen, Jr., Died February 17, 1868, aged 74 years, 8 months. In Memory of two children of Ezra Allen, Jr. and Mercy, His wife. Lucy F. Allen, died Jan 5, 1835. AEt. 15 yrs. George E. Allen, died July 6, 1834. AEt. 20 months. Those lovely forms that once were here, Have closed their eyes in peace; The strains that once flowed from their lips, Forever now have ceased. Erected by their brothers. Alanson, son of John and Arvilla Allen, Died April 11, 1839, AEt. 14 months. In Memory of Mrs. Eliza Faulkner, wife of Mr. Moses Allen, and daughter of Mr. Alasy and Mrs. Betsey Faulkner, who died June 12, 1835. AEt. 28. Her spirit rests in peace above, Where Angels in bright order move, Where Saints adoring prostrate fall, Before the Sovereign Lord of all. To be continued - Part 2 - p. 8. Transcribed by Janice Farnsworth. Tombstone Inscriptions From The Old Burying Ground, Lynn, Massachusetts. by John T. Moulton, Lynn, Massachusetts. PART 2. p.8 John W., son of Ezekiel & Hannah Allen, died May 7, 1848, aged 23 years and 7 months. John is gone; no more his sweet voice Shall gladden with its bright and silver tone, No more shall bid our aching hearts rejoice, For he is lying in the grave alone. Fond Mother, trust in God; That beauteous one, That once did gladden thine and his father's heart, Will be with us no more; his race is done, And now with seraphs he will take a part. Lucy M., died April 17, 1838, aged 15 months. Charles O. died Sept. 24, 1840, aged 13 months. The children of Ezekiel and Hannah Allen. "Suffer little children to come unto me." Moses Annis, died November 6, 1833, AEt. 58 years. Lydia, wife of Moses Annis, died Aug. 13, 1835. AEt. 62 yrs. William S. Annis, died Aug 11, 1828. AEt. 17 years. In Memory of Mrs. Mary Ann, a native of north of Ireland, and the wife of Mr. James Ashcroft, who died December 13, 1834, aged 35 years. In Memory of Mr. Zachariah Atwill, who died Nov. 6, 1836, AEt. 81. Mark the perfect man and behold the upright, for the end of that man is peace. In Memory of Mrs. Elizabeth, wife of Mr. Zachariah Atwill, who died July 1, 1827, AEt. 69. The righteous shall be in everlasting remembrance. p.9 INSCRIPTIONS FROM THE OLD BURYING GROUND, LYNN, MASS. Zachariah ATwell, Jr., died Jan. 15, 1847, aged 67 years. Anna, wife of Zachariah Atwell, Jr., died June 8, 1864, aged 85 years & 10 months. In Memory of Mr. George Atwill, who died June 25, 1836, AEt. 47. Sarah Atwell, born Sept. 26, 1806. Died March 11, 1875. Otis Rockwood Atwell, died April 30, 1860, aged 40 years. Mitchison Attwill, died Aug. 6, 1863, aged 78 years, 10 mos. "O Lord of hosts, blessed is the man that trusteth in thee." Sarah D., wife of Mitchison Attwill, died April 3, 1867, aged 79 years, 5 months. "Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God." Ruth A. Attwill, daughter of Mitchison & Sarah D. Atwill, died Feb. 26, 1879, aged 62 years & 5 months. "Blessed are they that do his commandments, that they may have right to the tree of life, and may enter in through the gates into the city." In memory of Mrs. Joanna Attwell, Relict of Mr. Thomas H. Attwell, who died Feb. 24, 1817, in the 53d year of her age. In Memory of Captain William Babb, who died Aug. 14, 1835, AEt. 37. Receive, O earth, his faded form, In thy cold bosom let it lie; Safe let it rest from every storm. Soon must it rise no more to die. p.10 THE OLD BURYING GROUND, LYNN, MASS. by John T. Moulton of Lynn, Massachusetts. Mary, wife of Captain William Babb, died Nov. 22, 1840, AEt. 41. In Memory of Sylvenus Murrey, son of Captain William & Mrs. Mary W. Babb, who died Aug. 15, 1830, aged 3 years & 9 mos. He died before his infant soul, Had ever burnt with wrong desires Had ever spurned at Heaven's control, Or ever quenched its sacred fires. Charles Otis Babb, son of William & Mary W. Babb, Died August 1, 1835, AEt. 8 months. Hannah, widow of Captain Judah Bacon, died January 5, 1853, AEt. 90. In Memory of Susan Alvan, wife of Lewis Baird, & the daughter of Alvan & Susan C. Sampson, of Plymouth, died November 26, 1849, AEt. 33 years, 8 mos. Also two infant children, Lewis Alvan, and William Otis. She has gone to the far-off spirit land, United to dear ones - a cherished band, Sacred this spot where the weary repose - Angelic heart-broken, buried with woes, Never more sorrowing-sweet that repose. Here lyes ye body of Mr. Thomas Baker, who died October ye 3d 1734. Aged 81 years. Three children of Mr. Thomas and Mrs. Rebekah Baker - Thomas Baker, deceased Dec. ye 2d, 1734, aged 17 days. John Baker, deceased Jan. ye 27, 1735, aged 4 yrs & 3 mos. Rebeka Baker, deceased March ye 6, 1732, in her 3d year. p.11 Old Burying Ground, Lynn, Mass. Sacred to the Memory of Mrs. Mehetable Bacheller, Wife of Mr. Theophilus Bacheller, who died Feb. 29, 1804, AEt. 47. Also two sons of the above - Josiah died Sept. 22, 1795, aged 15 months. Samuel died July 18, 1803, aged 11 years. In Memory of Mrs. Zeviah, wife of Mr. Theophilus Bacheller, Who died April 11, 1821, AEt. 63. In Memory of Samuel Bacheller, who died Jan. 18, 1844, AEt. 57. An affectionate Husband. And tender Father. A dutiful Son. And lamented Brother. A faithful Friend, And consistent Christian, An esteemed & useful Citizen, Reposes here. Farewell father, thou has left us, And thy loss we deeply feel, But 'tis God who has bereft us, He can all our sorrows heal. Rest in Peace. In Memory of Anna W., wife of Samuel Bacheller. Died March 14, 1861, AEt. 69 years and 11 months. An affectionate Mother and a consistent Christian. Francis A. Bacheller, died September 25, 1847, AEt 23. A dutiful son, and affectionate brother. Sacred to the Memory of Sally, wife of Samuel Bacheller 3d., Who died December 7, 1826, AEt. 28. Happy soul, thy days are ended. All thy mourning days below; Go, by angel-guards attended, To the arms of Jesus - go. p.12 Inscriptions from the Old Burying Ground, Lynn, Mass. The hand of affection hath raised this stone to tell the passing Traveller that here lies buried the body of Mary Ann, wife of Aaron Bacheller, who died June 6, 1824, AEt. 19 years and ten months. Her days were few & quickly told, Her life, a mournful story, Hath ended like the morning star, That melts in deeper glory. In Memory of Mrs. Sarah Ann, wife of Mr. Joshua W. Bacheller, Who died Nov. 9th, 1841. AEt. 22. Also Ann Elizabeth, their daughter, died Dec. 5, 1841, AEt. 11 weeks. Thy pure and gentle spirit now, Smiles on the light of heaven's love. With angels bright and seraphs, thou Art hymning songs of bliss above. Here lies ye body of Mary Bachelder, the daughter of Mr. Henry & Mrs. Hannah Bachelder, aged 19 years, 4 months & 4 days. Died August ye 6th, 1757. Erected in Memory of Mr. Joseph Ballard, Obt. May 31, 1796. AEt. 51 years; who in the meridian of his years endeared himself to society by that general deportment which characterizes the good Citizen. In Memory of Amos Ballard, son of Mr. John Ballard of Boston, who was deprived of his life by the accidental discharge of a musket in a canoe in Lynn River, on the 25th of August, 1798, AEtat. 77. The grave hath eloquence, its lectures teach In silence louder than divines can preach; Hear what it says, ye sons of folly, hear, It speaks to you, lend an attentive ear. Here lyes buried the body of Deacon John Ballard, who deceased June ye 11th, 1725, in ye 92 year of his age. p.13 OLD BURYING GROUND, LYNN, MASS. by John T. Moulton of Lynn, Massachusetts. Eliza Maria, eldest daughter of John S. & Eliza Bancroft, Died May 25, 1845, AEt. 15 years and 4 months. Though friendship's tears are fresh above The grassy mound beneath which she sleeps, She speaks no more in tones of love, Nor hears the friend that over her weeps; No more her bosom swells with sighs! Her spirit dwells beyond the skies! Yet again we hope to meet thee, When the day of life is fled. Then in heaven with joy to greet thee, Where no farewell tear is shed. Sacred to the Memory of Mrs. Sarah, wife of Mr. David Barnard, Who died April 24, 1837, AGed 34. In Memory of Miss Mary Barns, who died December 6, 1833, AEt. 21. In Memory of Charles Edwin Barry, son of Mr. Charles P. & Mrs. Jane Barry, who died Sept 28, 1830, AEt. 9 months. Sleep on, my little darling one, Till the last trump is blown; Then in thy sleep of innocence, Fly to the Father's throne. In Memory of Mrs. RAchel, widow of Mr. John Barry, who died December 23, 1829, AEt. 83. In Memory of Mrs. Anna Johnson, wife of Mr. Joseph Barry, who Died January 14, 1838, AEt. 41. Also four of their infant children. No mortal woes Can reach the lovely sleepers here, While angels watch their soft repose. So Jesus slept; God's dying Son, Passed through the grave, and blessed the bed; Rest here, dear saints, till from His throne The morning break and pierce the shade. To be continued Part 3 - p. 14. Transcribed by Janice Farnsworth. Tombstone Inscriptions From The Old Burying Ground, Lynn, Massachusetts. by John T. Moulton, Lynn, Massachusetts. Part 3. p.14 Mrs. Eliza, wife of Jacob Bartells, died Nov. 30, 1852, Aged 46 years. Though snows may heap thy grave serene, When winter raves along the plain, Hearts kindred keep thy memory green, And ne'er will let her torches wane! In Memory of Mrs. Eliza, wife of Mr. Nathaniel Bartlett, Who died June 5, 1847, aged 30 years. The pure in heart shall see God. Also their son, Eugene H. Bartlett, died Jan. 14, 1848, Aged 4 years & 10 months. Their happy spirits dwell secure, In realms of glory blest, Sickness and sorrow shall no more Distur their peaceful rest. In Memory of Mrs. Hannah Norwood, wife of Mr. William Barton, Who died Aug. 18, 1835, AEt. 22. Also Lucy Baker Barton, their daughter, died Sept. 8, 1835, AEt. 15 mos. Happy spirits cannot mourn, Raised by a celestial birth, On etherial wings they're borne, Far above the things of earth. In Memory of Mr. James Berry, who died Feb. 23, 1821, AEt. 54. Friends nor physicians could not save, This mortal body from the grave, Nor shall the grave confine it here, When my dear Saviour shall appear. In Memory of Mrs. Sarah, widow of Mr. James Berry, Who died Aug. 11, 1835, AEt. 70. No more the weary pilgrim mourns, No more affliction wrings her heart, The happy soul to God returns, Forever she and sorrow part. p.15 The Old Burying Ground, Lynn, Mass. In Memory of Mrs. Mary, wife of Mr. John Berry, Who died September 11, 1834, AEt. 29. In God she trusted, but in early bloom Shrunk like a flower and hastened to the tomb. Yet, as she faded, ripened for the skies, And blooms unfading now in Paradise. Lydia, wife of Henry Berry, died November 19, 1851, AEt. 46. In Memory of George Henry, son of Mr. Henry & Mrs. Lydia F. Berry, who died May 10, 1833 AEt. 3 years. His image 'tis to memory dear, That clings around our hearts, And makes us fondly linger here, Unwilling to depart. Here lies ye body of Captain Elisha Bennett. Here lies ye body of Mrs. Dorothy Bennett, wife of Captain Elisha Bennett. Insert: A Documentary History of Chelsea by Mellen Chamberlain, Jenny Chamberlain Watts & William Richard Cutter - Massachusetts Historical Society. p.290 Throughout his life, Captain Elisha Bennett, son of Samuel Bennett, retained a part of his father's farm. He was a prominent citizen of Boston and of Rumney Marsh, representing the latter on the Board of Assessors and hold other offices. December 18, 1727, Ellis Bennett, of Boston, mariner, representing that Dorothy Bennett, executrix, had died intestate without fully administering on her husband's estate, was appointed administrator. - Suff. Deeds, L. 103, f.223. p.291 Appendix 15. Chapter VI. The Inventory of "Captain Elisha Bennet, deceased, of Rumney Marsh" was taken by Nathaniel Oliver, Thomas Pratt and Samuel Tuttle, Decemember 26, 1727. "The farm & houses standing thereon" were valued at £1200; one half a brick house on Middle Street in Boston, at £300 There were also inventoried an Indian man and boy £90, "an old calash & cart," two horses, 14 cattle, 12 small pictures, a "silk quilt," brass andirons, "cloth chairs," books valued at £2 10s; 169 pewter at 20d - £14, £63, etc" Three children inherited the estate, John Bennet, born, according to the Boston Records, April 4, 1690; Ellis b. Aug 9, 1699, and Sarah, who m. (1) Nathaniel Viall, July 12, 1708 and (2) John Floyd of Chelsea, Nov. 23, 1732. In 1739 the daughter, with her husband, John Floyd, conveyed her rights in her father's estate, that is one-third of all the real estate of which he died seized, to "our son, Samuell Viall" of Chelsea, tanner. In 1745, the farm was described as still held by the heirs of Elisha Bennett, undivided. It contained about 200 acres, having been reduced, as has been already shown, since 1674 by sundry conveyances from Samuel Bennett and his heirs. John Bennet, bachelor, of Walthamstow, County of Essex, England, by Will dated January 12, 1750/51, and probated in England, August 28, 1751, appointed as his heir his nephew, John Bennet,"who went ouf Third Mate of the ship Benjamin, Capt. Meard, to the East Indies." He left a legacy of £1000 to his neice, Sarah Bennett, daughter of his brother, Captain Ellis Bennett, deceased and made her residuary legatee, if his nephew died. He gave to Mrs. Sarah Partridge, with whom he was then living, an annuity of £40, etc. He wished to be buried in the "Church or Chapel at Walthmstow," and have "a small monument - put upon ye pillar fronting the South Door of Walthamstow Church." He gave mourning rings to several friends." March 28, 1752, Sarah Bennett, widow, and Sarah Bennett, spinster, of Boston, as executors of the Will of Ellis Bennet, conveyed for £333, 6s, 8d. to Benjamin Henderson of Boston, boatbuilder, 81 & 3/4 acres in four parcels - 27-1/2 acres "on the lower side of the Country road" to Lynn, bounded N.W. on the road and on land of Robert Wait; thence the line ran sougth and west on John Hutchinson; south on marshland; west on marsh-land of Thomas Cheever; "then about Easterly as the Creek runs; then N.E. on John Bennett to the Country Suffolk Probate Records L. 26, f. 69. Suffolk Deedcs, L. 58, f. 26; L. 71, f. 102. Suffolk Probate Records, L. 50, f. 317. p.292 road. The 48 acres north west of the road were bounded N.E. on John Bennett; N.W. on Jonathan Hawkes; and S.W. on Samuel Breeden and Robert Wait. A woodlot of 6-1/4 acres was bounded by Samuel Breeden, Joshua Cheever, Samuel Berry and John Bennet. There was a reference to a plan made according to an award for the division of the premises by Samuel Watts, William Collins and John Steel. John Bennett of London, sold to Henderson in 1755. January 13, 1786, Benjamin Henderson of Boston, yeoman, for £800 conveyed to John Slade of Chelsea, yeoman, a farm of 137 acres, 51 acres lay south west of the Country road. The bounds were similar to those in the deed from Sarah Bennett, except that the lands of Samuel Vial deceased lay to the N.E. and E. instead of land of John Bennett. The land of John Hutchinson was then "possessed" by Thomas Wait; 86 acres lay N.W. of the road with similar bounds, lands of Samuel Viall to the N.e. and N. All the abbutters of 1752 are described as deceased." On the same day, Slade conveyed to Henderson a farm in Needham. His wife's name was Hannah. Henderson sold his wood- land, 13 acres, in 1793 to Nehemiah Oakes, Winslow Sargeant and George Shute. In 1772, Samuel Viall with his wife Mary, mortgaged to Henderson (later released) 16 acres 27 rods S.E. of the Country road, 23 acres N.W. of the road and 8 acres of woodland; buildings were mentioned He was described as of Lynn, tanner. The Lynn line bounded this land to the N.E., and he appears to have owned land across the boundary." When the direct tax of 1798 was assessed, Hannah Slade, widow of John Slade, was owner and occupant of the southwestern portion of Elisha Bennett's farm. The house covered 1,368 feet; was of two stories, had 18 windows and was "Verry Old." With a shed and chaise house (319 sq.ft. of one story) a corn barn at $495; 137 acres of land and a barn 40 x 30 were appraised at $2,235. This house, according to the site marked on a plan of the Slade farm, stood on Park Avenue, almost due east from the Franklin Park Railway station. The farm of which Elisha Bennett died seized included apparently the land within the present limits of Revere north of the creek or Pines River, except the lands on Malden line already described. The line between the Slade and Vial farms, an irregular northwest line, passed near the point where the railroad crosses Salem Street. INSCRIPTIONS FROM THE OLD BURYING GROUND, LYNN, MASS. P.15 In Memory of Mr. Henry Benson who died June 10, 1846. AEt. 56. Gently the passing spirit fled, Sustained by grace divine; Oh! may such grace on us be shed, And make our end like thine. In Memory of Mr. Solomon F. Beede, who died April 9, 1843, AEt. 29 years & months. Friends nor physicians could not save, This mortal body from the grave; Nor can the grave confine him here, When Christ shall call him to appear. Juliet, daughter of Philo and Ruth M. Beverly, died Sept 8, 1852, AEt. 2 years and 10 months. Insert - Bennett History of Lynn, Mass. p.119 Samuel Bennet was a carpenter and a member of the Ancient Artillery Co. in 1639. A pine forest in the northern part of Lynn still retains the name of Bennet's Swamp. He resided in the western part of Saugus and when the towns were divided the line passed through his land, eastward of his house, so that afterward he was called an inhabitant of Boston. p.143 1633. The Old Mill July ye 12, 1633 - I Clement Coldam aged abt 55 do testifie that the grant of the old mill was in July ye 12, 1633 to Edward Tomlins which was the 2nd mill in the colony. The 2nd owner of the mill and then Mr Howell did sell same to John Elderkin and he sold it to Mr. Bennet and Mr. Bennet did sell it to Goodman Wheeler etc. 1638. Lands given to inhabitants of Lynn 1638: To Samuel Bennett 20 acres. 1645. At the Quarterly Court on the 5th of July, 1645, Samuel Bennet was presented "for saying in a scornful manner, he neither cared for the Towne nor any order the Towne could make." 1649. William Hooke of Salsibury conveys to Samuel Bennet of Lynn March 15, 1649, "all that upland that was given him by arbitration betwixt Thomas Dexter and him or his father Humphrey Hooke" (Humphrey Hooke was prob. the Bristol alderman referred to as mortgagee of some of Mr. Dexter's lands under date 1640. 1653. Samuel Bennet, carpenter sold his corn mill to Thomas Wheeler April 1, 1653 for £220. 1671. Mr. Samuel Bennet sued Mr. John Gifford, the former agent of the Iron Works and attached the property to the amount of £400 for laber performed for the company. Transcribed by Janice Farnsworth Tombstone Inscriptions From The Old Burying Ground, Lynn, Massachusetts. by John T. Moulton, Lynn, Massachusetts. p.15 Part 4. In Memory of Mrs. Mary, wife of John Berry, Who Died September 11, 1834 AEt. 29. In God she trusted, but in early bloom Shrunk like a flower and hastened to the tomb, Yet, as she faded, ripened for the skies, And blooms unfading, now in Paradise. Lydia, wife of Henry Berry, died November 19, 1851, AEt. 46. In Memory of George Henry, son of Mr. Henry & Mrs. Lydia F. Berry Who died May 10, 1833, AEt. 3 years. His image 'tis to memory dear, That clings around our hearts, And makes us fondly linger here, Unwilling to depart. Here lies ye body of Captain Elisha Bennett. Here lies ye body of Mrs. Dorothy Bennett, wife of Captain Elisha Bennett. In Memory of Mr. Henry Benson, who died June 10, 1846, AEt. 56. Gently the passing spirit fled, Sustained by grace divine; Oh! may such grace on us be shed, And make our end like thine. In Memory of Mr. Solomon F. Beede, Who died April 9, 1843, AEt. 29 years and 8 months. Friends nor physicians could not save, This mortal body from the grave; Nor can the grave confine him here, When Christ shall call him to appear. Juliet, daughter of Philo and Ruth M. Beverly, Died September 8, 1852, AEt. 2 years & 10 months. p.16 INSCRIPTIONS FROM THE OLD BURYING GROUND, LYNN, MASSACHUSTTS by John T. Moulton of Lynn, Mass. Mrs. Mary Rhodes, wife of James Bickford, died Feb. 10, 1853, AEt. 59. Rest, gentle spirit, rest! Angels thy friends; they home The presence of the holy one. In Memory of James Bickford, son of James Bickford, who died December 23, 1822, AEt. 33. O, do not weep, my holds are placed On Christ, who died for all. Thomas Allen, son of Thomas S. and Altezera Bickford, died August 4, 1848, aged 7 years and three months. Maria Elizabeth, daughter of T. S. & A. Bickford, died Sept. 4, 1844, aged 16 months. In Memory of Mr. Samuel Blake, who died August 2, 1838, AEt. 36. Mourners go home; and dry up your tears; Love the Lord your few days; He will soon call you here. In Memory of Mrs. Lydia, wife of William H. Blanchard, Who died May 11, 1843, AEt. 35 Years. Here lyes buried ye body of Mr. Joseph Blaney, who died Jan. ye 16th, Anno Domi ni, 1727, in ye 57 year of his Age. Here lyes ye body of Mrs. Abigail Blaney, widow to Mr. Joseph Blaney, who departed this life December ye 10th 1765, Aged 95 & 11 months. Blessed are the dead that die in the Lord. Here lyes ye body of Mr. Jonathan Blaney, who departed This life Sept. ye 8th, 1757, in ye 54th year of his age. p.17 THE OLD BURYING GROUND, LYNN, MASSACHUSETTS. In Memory of Anne Blaney, who died June 5, 1797, AEt. 53. Behold this grave, you that pass by; As you are now, so once was I. As I am now, so you must be. Prepare for heaven and follow me. In Memory of Mrs. Sarah Bowler, wife of Mr. David Bowler, Jr., who died February 1, 1793, Aged 28 Years. The sweet remembrance of the just, Shall flourish when they sleep in dust. Here lyes ye body of Martha Bowden, Dec'd Sept. the 20th, 1719, in the 15th year of her age. In Memory of two children of Nathan P. & Martha J. Boynton. Helen Maria, died March 28, 1839, AEt 14 days. Margaret L. died Jan 20, 1845 AEt. 20 months. God from on high beheld these flowers, Too beauteous far, for earth's bleak air; He took them to his own sweet bower, To bloom in love forever there. FATHER & MOTHER. George Brackett died June 15, 1848, AEt. 63. Eleanor Brackett died Sept. 19, 1857, AEt. 70. In Memory of George P. Brackett, Born March 18, 1812, Died December 31, 1853. "The good man never dies." In Memory of John Humphries, son of Mr. George & (the rest of inscription missing) p.18 Mrs. Eleanor Brackett, who died March 30, 1831, Aged 30, 1831, aged 3_ years & 9 mos. Though death thy lovely form may blast, And dust return to dust; Yet thou'lt awake when all is past, To dwell among the just. Anne Augusta, daughter of Edwin & Mary B. Brackett, died February 28, 1847, aged 1 month. Children of J. H. & L. A. Bradley: Helen Blance Died Mar. 1, 1833, Aged 21 months. Anna Josephine Died Feb 5, 1854, Aged 4 days. Of such is the Kingdom of Heaven. In Memory of Abigail Bredeen, who died July 8, 1843, AEt. 70. The Memory of the Just is Blessed. In Memory of Ruth Bredeen, wife of John Bredeen, Obt. Sept 28, 1802. In Memory of Mary Ellen, only daughter of George H. & Mary E. Breed, who died March 6th, 1842, AEt. 6 mos. 18 days. Oh death! How could'st thou seek our pleasant bower, And steal from it our fairest, sweetest flower. Here lyes the body of Ensign Joseph Breed, aged 55 years. Deceased November 25th, 1713. Here lyes buried the body of Captain John Breed, who deceased this life December 14th, Anno Dom, 1728, AEtatis 64. To be continued Part 5 - p. 19. Transcribed by Janice Farnsworth Tombstone Inscriptions From The Old Burying Ground, Lynn, Massachusetts. by John T. Moulton, Lynn, Massachusetts. Part 5. p.19 Here lyes buried ye body of Mr. Allen Breed, aged 70 years. Deceased December ye 27, 1730. Here lyes ye body of Mrs. Martha Breed, the wife of Mr. Theophilus Breed, aged 26 years. Died April ye 17th, 1749. Children of Mr. Joseph & Mrs. Susannah Breed Susannah Breed Died Aug. ye 4th, 1740 in ye 13th year of her age. Lydia Breed, Died July 12th, 1740, In ye 11th year of her age. Here lies buried the body of Mr. Allen Breed, who Departed this life August ye 22d, 1757, in ye 39th Year of his Age. Here lies buried the body of Mr. John Breed, who Departed this life April ye 16th, 1774, in ye 85th Year of his age. Here lyes buried the body of Mrs. Lydia Breed, widow of Mr. John Breed, deceased, who departed this life August 1st, 1789, aged 90 years, 4 mos. & 3 days. Blessed are the dead that die in the Lord. In Memory of Mr. Josiah Breed, who died December 12, 1790, in the 59th year of his age. Death is a debt to nature due; Which I have paid and so must you. Here lies buried the body of Mrs. Mary Breed, wife of Mr. Josiah Breed, and daughter of Mr. Joseph and Mrs. Susannah Breed, who departed this life May the 7th, 1767, in the 34th Year of her age. p.20 The Old Burying Ground, Lynn, Massachusetts. Abigail Breed, the daughter of Mr. Allen & Mrs. Huldea Breed, Aged 1 year & 8 days. Died September ye 16th, 1740. Here lies buried the body of Mr. Matthew Breed, who departed this life April the 17th, 1767, in the 69th year of his age. Erected in Memory of Ephraim Breed, Esq., Obt. April 4, 1812, AEt. 76. The sweet remembrance of the just Will flourish when they sleep in dust. Erected in Memory of Mrs. Susannah, wife of Ephraim Breed, Esq. Obt. September 22, 1806, AEt. 71. Go home my friends, dry up your tears. I must lie here till Christ appears. In Memory of Mr. Joseph Breed, who died December 26, 1807, aged 43 years. Erected to the memory of Mrs. Hannah Breed, widow of Mr. Josiah Breed, deceased, who died August 16, 1805, aged 76 years. In Memory of Matthew Breed, who died July 29, 1832, AEt. 73 years & 10 months. How bright the grave appears, When grace its gloom dispels. The pilgrim dries his tears, And all his triumph tells. In Memory of Mrs. Sarah Breed, wife of Matthew Breed, and daughter of Theophilus & Sarah Farrington. Born Sept. 3d, 1756. Died Feb. 13, 1829, in the 73d year of her age. The Christian shouts victory in death, She dwells with God around the throne, Where pain and death can never come; The marble marks her couch of lowly sleep, And living statues here, are seen to weep. p.21 Mrs. Adams Breed, daughter of Henry A. & Mary W. Breed, died November 1, 1824, aged 16 months and 14 days. The once loved form now cold & dead, Each mournful thought employs; And nature weeps, her comforts fled, And withered all her joys. Then cease fond nature, cease thy tears; Religion points on high; There everlasting Spring appears, And joys that cannot die. Mrs. Hannah Breed, wife of Thomas Andrews Breed, deceased Octoer 2, 1825, AEt. 58. Behold the grave you that pass by; As you are now, so once was I; And as I am now, so you must be, Prepare for Heaven and follow me. Mrs. Mary Wormstead Breed, wife of Mr. Henry Allen Breed. Died October 31, 1823. Aged 25 years. Young in years but mature in virtue and piety. For her to live was Christ; to die is gain. Escaped from death & safe on that calm shore, Where sin and pain and passion are no more; Lo! Soft remembrance drops a pious tear. And holy friendship sits a mourner here. Lydia Sargent, Died January 2, 1824, AEt. 27. Abigail Breed, Died September 11, 1830, AEt. 59. p.22 THE OLD BURYING GROUND, LYNN, MASSACHUSETTS. Abigail L. Breed, Died May 8, 1851, AEt. 56. In Memory of Mrs. Abigial Breed, who died March 3d, 1833, AEt. 85. In Memory of Mr. Joseph Breed, who died September 30, 1834, AEt. 62. My flesh shall slumber in the ground, Till the last joyful trump shall sound. Then burst the chains with sweet surprise, And in my Saviour's image rise. Mary, widow of Joseph Breed, died November 29, 1867, AEt. 93. Fold reverently the weary hands, That toiled so long and well. And while our tears of sorrow flow At rest in Heaven she'll dwell. In Memory of Mrs. Lucy B. Pope, wife of Mr. Enos A. Breed, Who died February, 1840, AEt. 35. Let worms devour my wasting flesh, And crumble all my bones to dust, My God shall raise my frame anew, At the revival of the Just. In Memory of Antoinette Abigail, only child of Mr. Enos & Mrs. Lucy B. Breed, who died April 11, 1833, AEt. 4 years & 6 months. She tasted of life's bitter cup, Refused to drink the portion up, And turned her little head aside, Disgusted with the taste, and died. Moses Briard, died August 16, 1845, AEt. 45. Mary Susan, daughter of Moses & Hannah Briard, died September 17, 1850, AEt. 5 years & 4 months. p.23 The Old Burying Ground, Lynn, Mass. John C. son of Moses & Hannah Briard, died May 20, 1860, AEt. 26 years & 5 months. Sacred to the Memory of Mrs. Anne Brown, who died May 16, 1818, AEt. 60. Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord. Martha Ellen, daughter of Edmund & Mary Brown - died November 14, 1843, aged 16 months. I take these little lambs, said He And lay them in my breast, Protection they shall find in me, In Me be ever blest. In Memory of Mrs. Sally, wife of Edmund Brown, who died January 15, 1843, AEt. 45. In Memory of Mr. Moses Francis Brown, a native of the city of Worcester, England, who died December 18, 1836, AEt. 45. Receive O earth his faded form. In thy cold bosom let it lie, Safe let it rest from every storm, Soon must it rise - no more to die. In Memory of Captain William Brown, formerly of Portsmouth, New Hampshire. Died January 21, 1845, AEt. 68 years & 9 months. In Memory of Margaret Ellen, wife of James Brown, died February 24, 1845, AEt. 28 years, 4 months. James A. Butterfield, son of James & M. E. Brown, died September 16, 1846, AEt. 9 months & 24 days. To be continued - Part 6 - p.24. Transcribed by Janice Farnsworth Tombstone Inscriptions From The Old Burying Ground, Lynn, Massachusetts. Part 6. p.24 Sacred to the Memory of Mrs. Rebecca Bulfinch, wife of Mr. Jeremiah Bulfinch, who died November 23, 1804, aged 46 years. Her children rise up & called her blessed: Her husband also, he praiseth her. John, son to John Henry & Mary Burchsted, aged 6 months, Died March ye 12th, 1704-5. John Henry, son of Henry & Sarah Burchsted, aged 2 months, Deceased July ye 17th, 1714. Here lyes buried ye body of Doc't. Henry Burchsted, a Silesian; who died Sept'r XX, Anno Christi, MDCCXXI, AEtatis Suae LXIIII. Silesia to New England sent this man, To do their all that any healer can, But he who conquered all diseases must Find one who throws him down into the dust. A chymist near to an adeptist come, Leaves here, thrown by, his caput mortuum. Reader, physicians die as others do; Prepare, for thou to this art hastening too. Insert: History of Lynn, Mass. by Alonzo Lewis & James R. Newhall. Boston, 1865. p. 226 John Henry Burchsted, a native of Silesia, m. Mary, the widow of Nathaniel Kertland, April 24, 1690. Henry Burchsted, his son, was born October 3, 1690. They were both eminent physicians, and lived on the south side of Essex Street, between High and Pearl streets. There were two sons, both physicians - one was a surgeon in the British Navy; the other was Dr. Henry Burchsted of Lynn, who had a son, Henry, a physician. Dr. John Henry Burchsted died September 20, 1721, aged 64. p.330 A whale, 75 feet in length was landed on King's Beach, Lynn, on the 9th of December, 1756. Dr. Henry Burchsted rode into the whale's mouth, in a chair drawn by a horse; and afterward had two of the whale's bones set up for gate posts, at his house on Essex Street, where they stood for more than fifty years. Opposite the Doctor's house - stood the cottage of Moll Pitcher, the celebrated fortune teller. And many were the sly inquiries, from strangers, for the place where the big whale bones were to be seen. Transcribed by Janice Farnsworth. Here lyes buried the body of Doc't Henry Burchstead, Who departed this life March ye 31, 1755, in ye 65th year of his Age. Here lyes buried ye body of Mrs. Sarah Burchsted, wife to Doc'tr Henry Burchsted; who deceased February ye 8th, Anno Dom'in 1727, aged 37 years. Bream Burchstead, son to Mr. Henry and Mrs. Anna Burchstead. Aged 3 years & 7 mo. Deceaced Dec'r ye 9th, 1732. p.25 Sacred to the Memory of Mr. Frederick Burchstead, who died Feb. 18, 1814, AE. 45. From storms of life and scenes on earth, Is sought repose beneath the grave; Oh! blessed Saviour call me forth, Among the saints thy blood doth save. Miss Sarah Burditt, died September 12, 1835, AEt. 18 years, 6 months. Mrs. Mary B. wife of Samuel C. Childs, died April 21, 1848, AEt. 27 years, 4 months. Henry Clay, 2nd son of Samuel C. & Mary B. Childs, Died, March 18, 1845, AEt. 13 months. Peace! 'tis the Lord Jehovah's hand, That blasts our joys in death, Changes the visage once so dear, And gathers back the breath. Ellen Maria, daughter of Edward & Bridget Burns, died May 19, 1851, aged 3 years & 14 days. Here lyes ye body of Deacon Thomas Burrage aged near 55 years. Died March ye 11th 1717-8. Here lyes ye body of Mrs. Elizabeth Burrage, wife to Deacon Thomas Burrage, aged 42 years. Deceased June ye 16, 1709. Here lyes the body of Mr. Thomas Burrage. Died Dec. 17th, 1759, In the 63d year of his age. Here lyes buried ye body of Mrs. Sarah Burrage, the wife of Mr. Thomas Burrage. Died May ye 14th, 1749, in ye 46th year of her age. To be continued - Part 7 - p. 26. Transcribed by Janice Farnsworth Tombstone Inscriptions From The Old Burying Ground, Lynn, Massachusetts. Part 7. p.26 Here lyes ye body of Mr. Thomas Burrage, son of Mr. Thomas Burrage. Died March 8th, 1751, aged 25 years and 2 months. Here lyes ye body of Mrs. Sarah Burrage, daughter of Mr. Thomas Burrage. Died Sep't 16th, 1752, aged 18 yrs. Here lies ye body of Abigail Burrage, dau'r of Deacon John Burrage & Mrs. Mehetabel, his wife, aged 13 years & 8 mos. Died Oct 13: 1740. Here lies ye body of Bethiah Burrage, dau'r of Deacon John Burrage & Mrs. Mehetabel his wife, aged 20 years. Died May 14th, 1748. Here lies ye body of Mary Burrage, daugh'r of Deacon John Burrage & Mrs. Mehetable his wife. Died Sept'r 22d 1751, in ye 19th year of her age. Here lies ye body of Joanna Burrage, daut'r of Deacon John Burrage & Mrs. Mehetable his wife, aged 17 years. Died Dec'r 16, 1751. Here lyes ye body of Mehetabell Burrage, dau'r of Deacon John Burrage & Mrs. Mehetabell Burrage, who died Oct'r 12th 1759, aged 33 years. Here lyes buried the body of Deacon John Burrage, who departed this life May the 15th, 1761, aged 66 years. In Memory of Mrs. Mehetable Burrage, widow of Deacon John Burrage, who died Nov. 19th, 1792, in the 97th year of her age. Why do we mourn departed friends, Or shake at death's alarms? 'Tis but the voice that Jesus sends, To call them to His arms. p.27 INSCRIPTIONS FROM THE OLD BURYING GROUND, LYNN, MASS. Here lies buried the body of Deacon John Burrage, who departed this life June 28th, 1780, in ye 50th year of his age. In memory of Miss Elizabeth Burridge. Obt. Septr. 7th 1793. AETat. 72 years. The graves of all his saints be blest, And softened every bed, Where should the dying members rest, But with their dying head. My widowed mother, My only earthly friend Erected this monument To tell each traveller, Who looks this way, That underneath this stone Rests the ashes of her only son, Josiah Burrage, who died Dec. 13th, 1797. Aged 21 years. Oft do we see the tender bud of hope, Opening its beauties to the morning light, When lo! A frost cuts down the tender plant, And levels all our prospects with the dust. George Burrill. Born in England. Died 1653. Mary Burrill his wife died 1653. Here lyeth buried ye body of Leftenant John Burrill ages 72 years. Departed this life April ye 24th 1703. Here lyeth ye body of Mrs. Lois Burrill, wife to Lieut. John Burrill - aged 80 years. Deceased September ye 5th, 1720. Here lyes ye body of Francis Burrill, aged 78 years. Died November ye 10th, 1704. Insert: Farnsworth Memorial Jonathan Farnsworth-Ruth Shattuck Line p.436-437 Levi Farnsworth b. Oct 5, 1791 son of Levi Farnsworth and his wife, Abigail Harrington of Shirley, Mass. Levi Farnsworth married (published Dec 29, 1816) Hannah Harriet Burrage, dau. of Jonathan and Sally Burrage, she born July 8, 1797 at Lunenburg, Mass. Levi Farnsworth was a soldier in the War of 1812 and was wounded in the arm; his wife administered his estate. She m. (2) 1830 Artemas M. Pierce of Shirley, Mass. She died June 26, 1846 at North Weare, New Hamp- shire. p.468 Levi Farnsworth Jr. and his wife, Hannah Harriet Burrage had issue at Shirley, Mass.: 1. Laura Ann Farnsworth b. Oct 7, 1819; m. Oct 20, 1836, Horace Austin Skinner. He born Oct 8, 1815. They both became Mormons and went to Calif. and from there to Utah in 1859 and settled at Beaver. He was many years postmaster at Beaver and died at his home there Jan 13, 1879; shed died Sept 3, 1895. 2. Alphonso Mial Farnsworth b. Sept 4, 1825; d. Sept 27, 1901. He m. May 25, 1857 at San Bernardino, CA Elizabeth Ada Guy, she b. May 1834 in Gloucester, England. He was a farmer and well liked in his community. Hannah Harriet Burrage by her 2nd husband, Artemas M. Pierce of Shirley, Mass., had issue: 3. Joseph Burrage Pierce b. Jan 27, 1831 at Shirley, Mass., m. Susan A. Sawyer. 4. James Burrage Pierce b. Mar 5, 1834, died Mar 29, 1835. 5. Frances Angelia Pierce b. June 5, 1835 at Springfield, Vermont; m. May 25, 1851, Augustus Spinney at East Weare, New Hampshire. 6. Sylvia Jane Pierce b. Feb 4, 1838; m. John T. Hutchins, b. July 14, 1835. She died 1868 and he died May 12, 1869. To be continued - Tombstone Inscriptions from the Old Burying Ground, Lynn, Mass. by John T. Moulton. Part 8. p. 28. Transcribed by Janice Farnsworth Tombstone Inscriptions From The Old Burying Ground, Lynn, Massachusetts. by John T. Moulton, Lynn, Massachusetts. Part 8. p.28 Here lyes the body of Elizabeth Burrill, Aged 82 years. Died April ye 22, 1716, Here lyes buried ye body of Mr. Joseph Burrill, who Departed this life Dec. ye 2d, Anno Dom 1736, Aged 77 Years. Here lyes ye body of Dorcas Burrill, wife to Joseph Burrill, aged 59 years. Deceased April ye 7th, 1722. Here lyes interred ye body of Lydia Burrill, late virtuous consort of Theophilus Burrill, Esq. Dec'd June ye 11th, 1726. AEtatis 60. Blessed are the dead that die in the Lord. Here lyes buried the body of the Honorable Ebenezer Burrill, Esq. who departed this life September ye 6th A.D. 1761, in ye 82d year of his age. Insert: Subject: Ebenezer Burrill - Biographical Sketch Source: History of Lynn, Mass. by Alonzo Lewis & James R. Newhall, Boston, 1865. p.492 Ebenezer Burrill, a younger brother of "the beloved Speaker," was quite eminent in his day, and distinguished as Honorable Ebenezer Burrill. He was born at Lynn on the 13th day of July, 1679, was a son of John Burrill, known as Lieutenant John Burrill, who was a son of George Burrill, the first of the name who settled here (Lynn), and who came in 1630. Ebenezer Burrill married Martha Farrington, and settled at Swampscott on an estate given him by his father. The house in which he lived is still standing (1865) on the beautiful grounds of E. R. Mudge, Esq., a few rods from his stone villa. And the writer may be pardoned for remarking that his inquiries regarding the Burrill family have been somewhat minute, partly from an individual pleasure in tracing family connections, as both his grandmothers were granddaughters of the subject of this sketch, one a daughter of his son Ebenezer and the other a daughter of his son, Samuel Burrill. Mr. Ebenezer Burrill had ten children, viz: 1. Ebenezer Burrill Jr. (called Esquire), born Feb 6, 1702 who married Mary, daughter of General Mansfield. Their children: 1. John b. Feb 24, 1705 2. Martha b. April 21, 1707 3. Theophilus b. May 21, 1709 4. Mary b. July 31, 1711 5. Eunice b. Oct 27, 1713 6. Lois b. Aug 7, 1715 7. Samuel b. April 1, 1717 8. Sarah b. April 15, 1719 9. Lydia b. Feb 25, 1721 It would be interesting to follow somewhat at large the family connections of Mr. Burrill, if space did permit. It was his sister, Sarah, who married John Pickering of Salem and became grandmother of the Hon. Timothy Pickering. His son Ebenezer Burrill, distinguished as Ebenezer Burrill, Esquire, was town clerk seventeen years and a Representative twelve years. He, the son lived in the house still standing at the northeast corner of Boston and Federal streets, [Lynn] and there it is related, on one occasion, had the honor of the Governor's presence at dinner, while a couple of iron cannon on Water Street, continued to belch forth their respects. His son Samuel Burrill was a Representative during the Revolution, and a member of the Convention for forming the State Constitution. His grandson, James, son of Ebenezer, Esq.while a young man set up business as a tin plate worker at Providence, R.I., became a prominent citizen, and was one of the original members of the Providence Association of Mechanics and Manufacturers, an association which still (1865) continues to flourish, and he was chosen its president in 1797, holding the office till 1809. He likewise respresented Providence in the General Assembly in 1797. And this James Burrill was father of the Hon. James Burrill who was appointed Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of R.I. in 1816, and who was soon afterward distinguished as a U.S. Senator for that state, dying at Washington on Christmas day, 1820. Joseph Burrill another son of Ebenezer Burrill, Esq., and grandson of the subject of this sketch, settled at Newport, R.I. He was a tin plate worker, and it was of him that his brother James learned his trade preparatory to commencing business for himself in R.I. And the family of this Joseph Burrill was one of greast respectibility. The wife of Hon.Henry Wheaton, LL.D., was a grandaughter of his. One or two of the leading Salem families were connected with the Burrills, who were facetiously styled the royal family of Lynn. Micajah Burrill who resided on Essex Street and died near the close of 1863, having been buried on the 10th of December, the very day on which he would have entered his hundreth year, was a grandson of Theophilus Burrill, the 3d son of the patriarch whom this sketch commemorates. Mr. Ebenezer Burrill died the 6th of September 1761. The inscription on his modest grave stone is unassuming, compared with many on the tablets of that day, which are too often airy and high sounding. But the dead should not be held responsible for the absurdities written above them p.494 He was a remarkable man for sound judgement, benevolence, and activity in all useful enterprises, was six times chosen Representative, and was a Counsellor in 1731 and 1746. In 1732 he was entrusted with the settlement of important business with the Indians at Casco Bay. He possessed a large estate in lands, and was able to provide well for his numerous family. The inventory of his estate indicates that he lived in very respectable style, and among his personal property may be found enumerated one negro slave named Caesar. In looking up the facts regarding the Burrills, I found that many of the family themselves had but a confused idea of their ancestry. A kind of confusion, however, by no means peculiar to this family, arising, perhaps in a great measure, from the intermingling of names. A recapitulatory line or two may, hence be given: Lieutenant John, or John Burrill Sr., was the first Burrill born in Lynn, and was a son of George, the early settler. Honorable John, or, John Burrill Jr., and Honorable Ebenezer Burrill (the subject of this sketch), were brothers, and sons of Lieut John. Ebenezer Burrill, Esq., was a son of the Hon. Ebenzer Burrill. George Burrill, Lieut. John Burrill and the Hon. John Burrill lived at Tower Hill; Hon. Ebenezer Burrill lived at Swampscott; Ebenezer Burrill, Esq. lived on Boston Street, corner of Federal Street, Lynn. James Burrill who settled in R.I. and was father of of the U.S. Senator, was a son of Ebenezer Burrill, Esq. John Burrill, another son of Ebenezer Burrill, Esq, was father of Ebenezer Burrill who settled in New York, and died there in 1839 and whose body, in accordance with his dying request, was brought to Lynn and buried in our Old Burying Ground; he, the last named John, was also father of Thompson, who died here in 1842. The grave stones of these worthies together with those of several other old members of the family, may be found in the south-eastern part of the burial place just named. Considering what has been said in this brief sketch regarding family connections, a single remark of a general nature, in closing, may not be inappropriate. How few realize the important effect of marriage upon the destinies of mankind. The greatest results, social, political, and religious, flow from the quiet operation of the matrimonial connection. Transcribed by Janice Farnsworth Tombstone Inscriptions From The Old Burying Ground, Lynn, Massachusetts. by John T. Moulton, Lynn, Massachusetts. Part 9. p.28 Here lyes buried ye body of Mrs. Martha Burrill, Consort of the Honorable Ebenezer Burrill, Esq., Who departed this life August ye 9th A.D. 1760 In ye 81 year of her age. Here lyes ye body of John Burrill, son of Mr. Ebenezer & Martha Burrill, who died ye 5th of December 1724, in ye 19th year of his age. Here lyes the body of Mrs. Lois Burrill, daughter Of the Honorable Ebenezer Burrill, who departed this Life June ye 15, 1736, in the 21st year of her age. Here lyes interred the body of Mrs. Mary Mower. Dec'd April ye 19th 1738, in ye 26th year of her age. She was ye 2d Daughter of ye Hon'ble Ebenezer Burrill And Martha his wife. p.29 Here lyes buried the body of the Honorable John Burrill, Esq. who died December 10th Anno Christi, MDCCXXI AEtatis LXIV. Alas! Our patron's dead! The Country - Court The Church in tears, all echo the report; Grieved that no piety, no mastering sense, No counsel, gravity, no eloquence, No generous temper, gravitating to Those honors, which they did upon him throw, Could stay his fate, or their dear Burrill save From a contagious sickness and the grave. The adjacent towns this loss reluctant share: But widowed Lynn sustains the greatest share: Yet joys in being guardian of his dust Until the resurrection of the Just. In Memory of Mr. Samuel Burrill. Obt. May 3d 1797 AEt. 80 years. In Memory of Mr. John Burrill, who suddenly departed this life December 14th, 1793. AEt. 67 years. My soul in thy sweet hands I trust. Now can I sweetly sleep; My body falling to the dust, I leave with thee to keep. Sacred to the memory of Mrs. Anne Burrill. Relict of the late Mr. John Burrill, who died April 15th, 1798, in the 70th year of her age. Here lies buried the body of Ebenezer Burrill, Esq. who departed this life May 20th A.D. 1778, in the 77th year of His age. p.30 In Memory of Mrs. Mary Burrill, Relict of Ebenezer Burrill, Esq. Obt. April, 1786. AEt. 77 years. Here lies the body of Ebenezer Burrill, who departed this life At New York, July 29th, 1839. Aged 77 years. In Memory of Thompson Burrill, Esq. who died March 12, 1842. AEt. 78. In Memory of Lydia,* wife of Thompson Burrill, who died Sept. 19, 1860. Aged 89 years & five months. *footnote: *Daughter of William Tarbox & Lydia (Attwill). Ann Maria Burrill, the amiable & affectionate wife of Rev. John T. Burrill and daughter of Major Jonathan Makepeace, died June 30, 1833, aged 29 years. Rest, lovely saint, from ills to come, In gentle slumbers and an early tomb, The fairest graces that enrich the mind, Rose with thy youth and were in thee consigned. Died at Gettysburg, July 4, 1863, John Quincy Burrill Aged 22 years. He was a member of the 1st Mass. Regiment and was killed in the battle of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, while gallantly fighting for his country Beneath the folds of Her starry flag. "How sleep the brave who sink to rest, By all their Country's wishes blest." Charles Thompson Burrill, died June 20, 1845, aged 3 years. A flower, though offered in the bud, Is no vain sacrifice. Both sons of Rev. J. T. & S.P. Burrill. p.31 Eliza Thompson, daughter of Thompson & Lydia Burrill, Born Dec. 4, 1808, died October 12, 1873. Harriet Burrill, died April 30, 1851. AEt. 40. "She taught us how to live and O, too high The price of knowledge - taught us how to die." "Death is the gate to endless joy." In Memory of James Thompson, son of James and Persis N. Burrill, who died June 26, 1845. AEt. 18 years. Thy God and thy friends will not forget thee. In Memory of John Marshall, son of James & Persis N. Burrill who died October 18, 1838. AEt. 3 years. In Memory of Amelia Persis, daughter of James & Persis N. Burrill, Who died September 23, 1848. AEt 18 years. Too pure and frail on earth to stay, Thy Saviour in his arms of love, Took thee to mature in heaven. Charles Henry, only son of Charles E. & Sarah Burrill, Died October 26, 1838. AEt 3 years & 4 months. Oh! think not that this blushing flower Shall wither in the church yard sod, 'Twas made to gild an angel bower, Within the Paradise of God. In Memory of Mr. Isaiah Burrill, who died March 6, 1847. AEt 66. Also Mrs. Mary T. his wife died Oct. 19, 1824. AEt. 38 years and 4 months. Erected by their children. To be continued Part 10 - p.32 Transcribed by Janice Farnsworth Tombstone Inscriptions From The Old Burying Ground, Lynn, Massachusetts. by John T. Moulton, Lynn, Massachusetts. Part 10. p.32 Abigail, widow of Isaiah Burrill, died September 30, 1860, AEt. 71. Here lyes buried ye body of Samuel Burrill, aged 39 years. Departed this life May ye 23d, 1713. Sacred to the Memory of Mary Elizabeth, only child of Henry H. And Mary Jane Burroughs, who died August 12, 1845. Aged 21 mos. Of such is the Kingdom of Heaven. In Memory of Mr. Richard S. Butman, who died June 22, 1837: Aged 37 years. Depart my friends, dry up your tears, I must lie here till Christ appears. John Caldwell. Died February 22, 1849. AEt. 52. Susan B. Caldwell, wife of John Caldwell, died December 1, 1873. AEt 73 years, 9 mos. In Memory of Daniel Witt, 2nd son of Mr. John & Susan B. Caldwell, who died April 23, 1833. AEt. 3 years & 5 months. He died before his infant soul Had ever burned with wrong desires, Had ever spurned at heaven's control, Or ever quenched its sacred fires. p.33 The Old Burying Ground, Lynn, Massachusetts. In Memory of Mrs. Mary Ann L., wife of William Carroll, Who died June 26, 1835. AEt. 22 Years. Sleep sweet soul and take thy rest, God thought it best to call thee hence. For thee eternity is given for innocense, Resigned in Heaven. Also their son, John A. L. Carroll, died May 10, 1833. AEt. 7 months & 7 days. In memory of George Luther Cate, son of Luther and Eliza Cate, died March 11, 1848, aged 18 years. Here lyes buried ye body of Mrs. Sarah Chadwell, wife of Mr. Moses Chadwell, who deceased May 8th, 1726, Aged 83 Years. Here lyes buried the body of Mrs. Louis Chadwell, Aged 65 Years. Deceased Febry. ye 28th, 1737-8. In Memory of Mr. Harris Chadwell, a Officer of the Revolution, Who died August 26, 1834, Aged 88 years. (by his surviving son.) In Memory of Mrs. Ruth, wife of Mr. Harris Chadwell, who died January 30, 1834, Aged 83 years. (by her surviving son). In Memory of Harris Chadwell, Jr., who died February 8, 1833, AEt. 55. Mark the perfect man and behold the upright, for the end of That man is peace. p.34 INSCRIPTIONS FROM THE OLD BURYING GROUND, LYNN, MASS. In Memory of Polly, wife of Harris Chadwell, Jr., who died January 30, 1819, AEt. 34. Bless are the dead that die in the Lord. In Memory of Mrs. Lucy Chadwell, wife of Harris Chadwell. Obt. October 10, 1802, AEt. 22. Harris Chadwell, son of the above, Obt. September 22, 1803, Aged 16 months. The righteous are taken from the evil to come. In Memory of Mrs. Moses Chadwell who died July 13, 1826, AEt. 52. Heavy the stroke, the anguish deep, when we are called to part; But twas a wise Almight hand, Ordered the dreadful dart. In Memory of Mrs. Sally, wife of Mr. Moses Chadwell, who died January 31, 1819, AEt. 47. Her work was done, well done we trust, And the omniscient Lord, Saw fit to give his handmaid rest, And take to her reward. In Memory of two children of Mr. Moses & Mrs. Sally Chadwell. Benjamin Chadwell Thomas Chadwell Died Died August 3, 1803, AEt. August 17, 1803, AEt. 11 months & 3 Days. 4 years. Farewell, sweet babes, we part in pain; We only part to meet again. To be continued - Part 11 - page 35. Transcribed by Janice Farnsworth Tombstone Inscriptions From The Old Burying Ground, Lynn, Massachusetts. by John T. Moulton, Lynn, Massachusetts. Part 11. p.35 In Memory of Lucy, daughter of Mr. Moses & Mrs. Sally Chadwell, who died December 9, 1817, AEt. 13. Come hither mortal, turn thine eye, Then go thy way, prepare to die; Consider well that die you must, One day like return to dust. In Memory of Sally, daughter of Mr. Moses & Mrs. Sally Chadwell who died September 9, 1820, AEt. 13. Friends nor physicians could not save, My mortal body from the grave; Nor can the grave confine me here, Since Christ has called me to appear. In Memory of Lydia, daughter of Mr. Moses & Mrs. Sally Chadwell, who died August 30, 1829, AEt. 19. The struggling warfare now is past, No more will thou be called to fight; Thou has received that crown at last, The hope of which was thy delight. William Chadwell died July 29, 1849, Aged 59 years. Sacred is the wife's deep sorrow, Sacred is the children's grief ! Look above and comfort borrow, God alone can give relief. In Memory of Sally Newhall, wife of William Chadwell, Who died March 15, 1831. AEt. 38. As blooms the flower, so sweetly in the eye When, while we gaze, as glowing beauties die, The swelling waves of Jordan now she's past, And Canaan's blissful shores appear at last. Sarah F. Chadwell, daughter of William & Sally N. Chadwell, died at Providence, R.I. February 19, 1849, AEt. 28. And we have parted, sister; thou art gone; Gone in thy innocence, meek suffering one, Thy weary spirit breathed itself to sleep So peacefully, it seemed a sin to weep. p.36 Inscriptions from the Old Burying Ground, Lynn, Mass. Mary Elizabeth, daughter of Henry S. & Fanny Chalk, Died October 7, 1836, AEt. 1 year & 8 months. Sleep tender form, thy race is run, And pain shall rend thy heart no more, Thy life's brief journeying is done, For thou hast reached a peaceful shore. Charles Plummer, son of Plummer & Almira Chesley, Died October 9, aged 9 months. As the sweet flower that scents the morn, And withers in the rising day, Thus lovely was this infant's dawn, Thus swiftly fled its life away. Here lyes buried ye body of Mr. Thomas Cheever, who Died March 14th, Anno Dom. 1734, aged 30 years & 17 Days. In Memory of Mrs. Hannah Cheever, who died November 10th, 1793, AEt. 37. In Memory of Mrs. Anne Cheever, who died October 3d, 1793, AEt. 32. You see, my friends, 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. In Memory of Mr. Thomas Cheever, A soldier of the Revolution, who died January 28, 1823, AEt. 90. Receive O earth, his faded form, In thy cold bosom let it lie, Safe let it rest from every storm, Soon must it rise no more to die. Sacred to the Memory of Mrs. Mary Cheever, wife Of Thomas Cheever, who died November 23d 1809: AEt. 71. O earth, thou dearest friend, The sweetest and the best; Welcome the hour, my aged limbs Are laid with thee at rest. p.37 Miss Betsy Cheever, died April 15, 1855, Aged 74 Years and 10 months. In Memory of Mr. Thomas Cheever, who died April 19th, 1825, AEt. 65. No kind physician ere could save This dying mortal from the grave; The grave can not contain him here, When Christ his Saviour shall appear. In Memory of Mrs. Abigail, widow of Mr. Thomas Cheever, who died Dec. 25th, 1828, AEt. 63. Take comfort Christians when your friends In Jesus fall asleep; Their better being never ends, Then, why dejected, weep? In Memory of Miss Anna Cheever, who died Sept 2, 1834, AEt. 43. Though bound to earth my dear and tender ties, As health declined her mind was calm and bright; Her death was but an opening to the skies, A glorious entrance to eternal life. In Memory of Mr. John Cheever, who died August 12, 1834, AEt. 44. His course is run, his spirit's fled, He joins the mansion of the dead; He now lies cold, but now his soul, Will live till ages cease to roll. In Memory of two children of Mr. Joseph and Mrs. Hephzibath Cheever. Anna, died Sept. 16, 1816, Joseph Warren, died Oct. AEt. 2 years. 9, 1821, AEt. 18 months. Beneath this tomb two infants lie, Say, are they lost or saved? If death by sin, they sinned for they lie here; If heaven by works, they can't in heaven appear. Revere the sacred page, the knot untied; They died, for Adam sinned; They live - for Jesus died. To be continued Part 12 - p.38 Transcribed by Janice Farnsworth. Tombstone Inscriptions From The Old Burying Ground, Lynn, Massachusetts. by John T. Moulton, Lynn, Massachusetts. Part 12. p.38 In Memory of William Bassett, son of Mr. John & Mrs. Betsy Choat, who died May 25, 1833, AEt. 20 months & 5 days. Sweet babe no more, but seraph now, Before the throne, behold him bow. His soul enlarged to angels' size. Joins in the chorus of the skies. Here lyeth ye body of John Clifford. Died June ye 17th 1698, in ye 68 year of his age. In Memory of Lydia Clough. During a long illness she exhibited an example of cheerful patience rarely equalled, and died April 17, 1836, aged 18 years & 9 Days. Polly Clough, died May 11, 1863, Aged 68 years & six Months. footnote: She was the daughter of Zachariah Atwill; she married James Clough who died in Savannah about 1820, of yellow fever. In Memory of Sally W., daughter of Mr. James & Mrs. Polly Clough, who died October 10, 1833, in her 18th year. Early, not sudden, she left this vale of tears And went, we trust, to heaven. In Memory of Elizabeth, daughter of Mr. James & Mrs. Polly Clough, who died January 28, 1843 in her 29th year. Rest precious dust, till the voice of the Archangel and the Trump of God shall call thee forth. Melvin Franklin, son of Franklin & Mrs. Orpah H. Clough, died July 29, 1835, AEt. 7 months. This lovely bud was young and fair, Called hence by early doom, Just came to show how sweet a flower, In Paradise would bloom. p.39 The Old Burying Ground, Lynn, Massachusetts. Orpah Casendana, daughter of Franklin and Orpah H. Clough. Died September 28, 1836, Aged 5 weeks. So fades the lovely blooming flower, Frail smiling solace of an hour, So soon our transient comforts fly, And pleasure only blooms to die. In Memory of Mr. Elias Clough, died May 31, 1872, AEt. 63 years. He giveth His beloved sleep. In Memory of Mrs. Susan Erskin, a native of Alney, Maine, And wife of Mr. Elias Clough, died at Lynn, August 25, 1849 AEt. 39. Also their daughter, Emma Addala, died December 18, 1849, AEt. 26. We are parted but a moment, Earth's best ties are never riven, They are only reaching upward, To a union pure in heaven. In Memory of Mr. Samuel Coates, who died September 6, 1798. AEt. 24. In Memory of Benjamin Coates of Boston, who died December 2, 1827, aged 61 years. Samuel Wilde Coggeshall (a mariner) son of Capt Timothy & Celia Coggeshall of Taunton. Born July 30, 1784; sometime an impressed man in the British Navy. Drowned in Saugus River May 1, 1814. Also Frances Dickson, 2nd wife of Timothy Coggeshall. Both deposited in this grave. p.40 The Old Burying Ground, Lynn, Massachusetts. To the Memory of Timothy, son of Timothy and Rebeccah Coggeshall, & grandson of J. Bulfinch of Boston, who was drowned at Salem, September 4, 1823, aged 4 years & 6 mos. Anna Breed, daughter of Timothy & Rebeccah Coggeshall & Granddaughter of J. Bulfinch, died March 29, 1827 AEt 3 mos. Rebeccah Bulfinch, wife of Timothy Coggeshall. Born at Boston, 1787. Died in her native city, October 6, 1829. An early member of the M. E. Church in Lynn. Erected by her oldest son. Nehemiah, son of Nathaniel and Ruth Collins, aged 3 years & 2 Months. Died May ye 7th, 1718. Here lies ye body of Martha, daughter of Nathaniel & Ruth Collins, aged 10 years & 7 months. Deceased August ye 3d, 1729. Here lies the body of William Collins, Esq., who departed This life May the 18, 1767, in the 78th year of his age. Mary Collins Daniel Collins Aged 8 years Aged 3 years & 6 months. & 6 months. Died July, 1748. Died July, 1748. The children of Jedediah and Hannah Collins. In Memory of Samuel Collins, who died September 27, 1855, AEt. 72. Sacred to the Memory of Mrs. Mary, wife of Mr. Samuel Collins. Died January 12, 1837, in the 53d year of her age. Also their daughter Mary sleeps by her side. Died December 23d, 1837, in the 34 year of her age. To be continued - Part 13 - p.41 Transcribed by Janice Farnsworth Tombstone Inscriptions From The Old Burying Ground, Lynn, Massachusetts. by John T. Moulton, Lynn, Massachusetts. Part 13. p.41 In Memory of Olive M., wife of James Collins, and daughter of Captain Levi Gowdey, who died February 25, 1833, AEt. 27. Farewell dear friend, a short farewell, Till we meet again above, In the sweet groves where pleasures dwell, And trees of life bear fruits of love. Sarah Ann, wife of James Collins, died October 19, 1865, Aged 50 years, 8 mos. Samuel E. Collins, son of James & S. A. Collins. A Soldier Of the Potomac Army, Company H, 19th Regiment, Massachusetts Volunteers. Killed at the battle at Fair Oaks, near Richmond, Virginia, June 25, 1862, AEt. 21 years and 10 months. Lucy Mary, daughter of John & Lucy Collins, died Dec. 10, 1848; Aged 22 years. Our daughter, sister, friend is gone. And all her conflicts past; Her gentle spirit sweetly rests With Abraham's God at last. Thy death, thy life ! Departed one, The pleasing proof hath given, So grateful to thy stricken friends, That thou art safe in Heaven. We deeply grieve, yet still rejoice That thou hast left our shore, For soon we hope, how sweet that hope, To meet and part no more. Tears for your loss flow fast from weeping eyes Yet hope exults to meet you in the skies. John F. Cook, died April 30, 1848, aged 39 years. Why should we mourn thine absence here? Thy spirit seeks a happier sphere. Children of John & Theda L. Cook. John F. Cook, an infant, died June 14, 1836. p.43 Palfrey F. died Nov. 13, 1840, aged 3 yrs. & 3 mos. John P., died Sept. 18, 1845, aged 8 months. Ere sin could blight or sorrow fade, Death came with friendly care, The opening buds to heaven conveyed And bade them bloom forever there. George, son of John F. & Theda Cook, died Dec. 11, 1865, Aged 26 years. Earth, unto thy faithful trust, We commit this precious dust, There, by pain no more oppressed, Loved one, thou wilt sweetly rest. In Memory of Catherine Fulton, daughter of Mrs. Mary Ann Cooke, who died April 5, 1839, AEt. 4 yrs. & 10 days. Mary Ellen, daughter of Joseph & Mary Corkeran, died Aug. 9, 1852, aged 3 years, 4 months. May she rest in peace. Amen. In Memory of Mrs. Mary, widow of Mr. Elijah Corlew, Late of Boston, who died August 1, 1834, Aged 60. Mercy H. Connor, Died Feb. 5, 1851, AEt. 75. In Memory of Hannah, wife of Benjamin Cook, daughter of Nathaniel Richardson, who died November 19, 1829, aged 22 years. Thy days were short and few below, Thou quickly left this scene of woe, And closed thine eyes to suffering here, That thou in glory might appear. Patrick Cotter, died June 8, 1849, aged 32 years. Hannah, his wife, died October 15, 1853, aged 36 years. Also their daughter Bridget, died January 17, 1850 aged 3 months. May they rest in peace. Erected by Mary Brannin. p.43 The Old Burying Ground, Lynn, Massachusetts. Betsey F. Cox, wife of Benjamin Cox, died January 2, 1844, AEt. 44. Benjamin Cox, Jr., Died March 20, 1852, AEt. 25. Lightly tread upon the sod, For his spirit rests with God, And its seraphic songs will rise With the Saints in Paradise. Eliza Cox died June 11, 1855, AEt. 25. She was lovely in health, Patient in sickness, happy in death. Here lyes buried ye body of Mr. William Curtis, who deceased this life September 22d, 1730, in ye 42nd year of his age. Gloria in Excelsis Deo. Erected to the Memory of Mrs. Mary Dailey, who Departed this life October 29, 1849, aged 76 Years, by her affectionate son, John Dailey. May her soul rest in peace. James Butler, son or Oren and Melina Dalrymple, died July 12, 1836, AEt. 4 years & 25 days. Farewell, dear babe, a short farewell, Till we shall meet again above, In that bright world where spirits dwell, And trees of life bear fruits of love. In Memory of Mr. Sewall Dow, who died October 12, 1836, AEt. 55. Dear dying Lamb, thy precious blood, Shall never lose its power, Till all the ransomed church of God Are saved, to sin no more. p.44 The Old Burying Ground, Lynn, Massachusetts. In Memory of two children of Luke W. and Eliza Dow. Elbridge Dow, died Dec. 27, Charles died Aug. 20, 1843, AEt. 8 years & 1 month. 1842, AEt. 3 mos & 8 days. The once loved forms now cold & dead, Each mournful thought employs And nature weeps, her comforts fled, And withered all her joys. In Memory of two children of Thomas & Lydia Downing. John Adlebert, died February 7th, 1840, AEt. 4 years & 4 months. Harriet Susan, died February 19th, 1840, AEt. 2 years & 11 months. And art thou gone, my children dear, art thou forever fled, And must thy lovely faces, alas! be hid among the dead? Yes, thou art gone, they lovely forms within the tomb are laid, The last sad mortal honors now are to thy relics paid. Farewell sweet sainted spirits then, for now at rest thou art, And we shall meet in bliss serene, no more in tears to part, But dwell forever in a land of loveliness and bliss, Oh ! What a joy there is sweet thought in this. In Memory of Mr. John Downing, who died August 18, 1835, AEt 70. In Memory of Mrs. Alace Newhall, wife of Mr. John Downing, Who died September 9, 1823, AEt. 52. Elijah Downing, Esq., Born February 10, 1777. Obt. August 14, 1838, Aged 61. His record is on high. Job 16:19. "Nos sequemur; - et si haud passibus aeguis." Erected in Memory of Mrs. Mary, wife of Mr. Elijah Downing, Esq. Obt. November 17, 1813, AEt. 41. Also Elijah, their son, Obt. November 10, 1808, AEt. 7 months. Death to the faithful is the gate of life. To be continued Part 14 - p. 45. Transcribed by Janice Farnsworth Tombstone Inscriptions From The Old Burying Ground, Lynn, Massachusetts. by John T. Moulton, Lynn, Massachusetts. Part 14 p.45 The Rev. Joshua W. Downing, A.M. Died July 15, 1839, Aged 26. The grave gains no victory, and death has no Sting, where all is peace and heaven is beyond. Sacred to the Memory of four children, daughters of Elijah and Mary Downing. Polly, died Feb 20, 1800, aged 9 days. Eliza, died July 25, 1802, aged 15 months. Mary, died Sept. 8, 1805, aged 11 months. Eliza, died Oct. 10, 1805, aged 2 yrs & 4 mos. When these new rising from the tomb With lustre brighter far shalll shine, Revive with ever-durinng bloom Safe from diseases and delcline. In Memory of Mrs. Nancy Dowat, who died Nov. 14, 1838, AEt. 70. Mr. John Divan 1706-7. This is a footstone - the headstone & inscription are gone. In Memory of two children of David & Maria Ellis. Albert, died Oct. 10 David Jr., died March 1824, AEt. 5 yrs & 6 16, 1824, AEt 6 years. months. In Memory of Sophia D., daughter of Mr. David and Mrs. Maria Ellis, who died March 31, 1834, AEt. 16 years & 4 months. Ye friends that weep around my grave, Compose your minds to rest. Prepare with me for sudden death, And live forever blessed. p.46 The Old Burying Ground, Lynn, Mass. Here lyes ye body of Here lyes ye body of Jane, ye wife of Oliver Oliver, son of Oliver of Elkins, who died Sept. ye Jane Elkins, who died 26, 1716, Aged 53 years. Sept. ye 24, 1716, aged 21 years. Hester Ellen, daughter of Patrick & Mary Ann Elliott, Died Oct. 1, 1850, AEt. 1 year, 6 months. The dear, the lovely babe is dead; In silence rests its peaceful head; His soul renewed by early grace, In Heaven has sought its native place. Benjamin L., son of Elizabeth Emerson, died Aug. 26, 1847, AEt. 12 years & 6 mos. Rest thee brother, sweetly rest, Thou art happy, thou art blest; Rest thee, we are lonely here, And we miss thee, brother dear. In Memory of Miss Abigail H., daughter of Mr. Jeremiah and Mary Emerton, who died Dec. 16, 1835, AEt. 22 yrs. Farewell conflicting doubts and fears, Where light and shade alternate dwell A brighter, purer scene appears; Farewell, inconsistant world, farewell. Sacred to the Memory of MRs. Mary Ann, wife of Mr. John I. Emerton of Saugus, who died July 17th, 1830, AEt. 25. Oh! wipe away that gathering tear, No cause of grief is witnessed here; There's nought but dust beneath this sod, The soul, we trust, is with its God. In Memory of Miss Eliza Erskin, of Alney, Maine, who died In Lynn, August 19th, 1849, AEt. 41. To be continued Part 15, p.47 Transcribed by Janice Farnsworth Tombstone Inscriptions From The Old Burying Ground, Lynn, Massachusetts. by John T. Moulton, Lynn, Massachusetts. Part 15. p.47 In Memory of MRs. Eliza Faulkner, wife of Mr. Moses Allen And daughter of Mr. Alasy and Mrs. Betsy Faulkner, Who Died June 12, 1835, AEt. 28. Her spirit rests in peace above, Where angels in bright order move, Where saints adoring prostrate fall, Before the sovereign Lord of all. Here lyes ye body of Mrs. Rebecca Fairfield, widow to Deacon William Fairfield, who died July ye 29, 1765, in ye 93 year of her age. Eunice K., daughter of James & Elizabeth Fall, died Jan. 1, 1840, AEt. 7 years, 21 days. Too fair for earth, like yon bright star, Thou shins't in Heaven now, Gem in the glorious coronet, That decks the Saviour's brown. FARR. Here lyes ye body of Mrs. Rebecca Farr, wife to Mr. Joseph Farr, who deceased January ye 25, 1727, aged About 70 years. Here lyes buried ye Body of Mr. Joseph Farr, who deceased Feb'y ye 3d, 1727, in ye 90th year of his Age. (born 1657) Insert: He was the son of George Farr, a farmer, Essex Street, Lynn, Mass. He was admitted freeman 1635. He died 1661. His wife, Elizabeth Stowers, was buried March 11, 1687. His children: John Farr. Lazarus Farr. Benjamin Farr. Joseph Farr. Mary Farr. Martha Farr. Elizabeth Farr. Sarah Farr. George Farr came over in 1629 to Salem, Mass. And in 1630 was one of the founders of Lynn, Mass. His daughter, Mary Farr, m. Matthias Farnsworth who came to Lynn ca 1640. Matthias Farnsworth was one of the Sixty founding families of Groton, Massachusetts. In 1685 Joseph Farr signed a deposition with the Quarterly Court of Mass., regarding his brother, Benjamin Farr & Francis Burrill (see p.280, Hist. of Lynn) Here lyes ye body of Mr. Mathew Farrington, Dec'd July ye 16th, 1727, in ye 78th year of his age. John Farrington, son of Mr. Theophilus & Mrs. Hannah Farrington. Deceased November ye 22d 1723, Aged 12 dayes. Here lyes buried ye body of Mrs. Lydia Farrington, wife to Mr. William Farrington, who deceased Sept. ye 14th, 1726, aged 63 years. Here lyes buried the body of Lieut. Theophilus Farrington, Aged 76 years, who died June 16, 1742. Here lies buried the body of Mrs. Mary Farinton, widow, Who died May ye 12th, 1755, in ye 86 year of her age. To be continued Part 16 - p.48 Tombstone Inscriptions From The Old Burying Ground, Lynn, Massachusetts. by John T. Moulton, Lynn, Massachusetts. Part 16. p.48 Here lyes ye Body of Elizabeth Farrington, daughter of Mr. William & Mrs. Sarah Farrington, who departed this Life August 26, 1773, in ye 15th year Of her age. In Memory of Mrs. Sarah Farrington, wife of Mr. William Farrington, who died July 16th, 1792, in the 53 year of Her age. Why do we mourn departed friends, Or shake at death's alarms? 'Tis but the voice that Jesus sends, To call them to His arms. Amos Farrington. Died May 6th 1826. AEt 56 years & 4 months. In Memory of Mrs. Polly, wife of Mr. Amos Farrington, Who died August 20, 1814, AEt. 44. In Memory of three children of Nathaniel and Lydia Farrington. Harriet, died Feb. 13, 1838, Aged 20. Sarah, died April 1839, Aged 26. Henry died May 24, 1834, Aged 5 mos. In Memory of Mrs. Sarah, widow of Mr. Daniel Farrington, and formerly widow of Mr. John Massey, who died Sept 12, 1841, aged 67. A soul prepared needs no delays, The summons comes, the saint obeys. Swift was her flight, & short the road, She closed her eyes and saw her God. This monument is inscribed to the Memory of John Flagg, Esq., In whom remarkable temperance, uniform prudence, unaffected Modesty, affectionate humanity and diffusive benevolence shone Cons