INSCRIPTIONS FROM THE BURIAL GROUNDS

OF LUNENBURG, MASS.

[The following list of inscriptions from the Lunenburg burial grounds was partially copied in 1878, by Mr. E. H. Marshall of that town, for the Worcester Society of Antiquity, by whose courtesy the manuscript has been transferred to this society for publication. Important additions and corrections, including inscriptions to a much later date, have been kindly furnished by Mr. Charles E. Cox of Lunenburg.]

INSCRIPTIONS FROM SOUTH BURIAL GROUND.

ADAMS.

Erected to the memory of Mrs. Elizabeth Adams, wife of the Rev. Zabdiel Adams, and daughter of the Rev. David Stearns, late minister of this town. She died 16th August, 1800, in the 59th year of her age.

She venerated God and attended the publick worship as long as she was able. Hospitality, economy and diligence were the leading features of her character. She left a husband and 9 children to lament her death, and is gone to that world from whose bourn no traveller will return.

George Bellows, son of Henry and Susan Adams, born in Charlestown. Died in Ashburnham May 11, 1828, Æt. 15 years, 9 months.

Mrs. Mary Adams, wife of Nathan Adams, Esq., died 16th Nov., 1795, Æt. 72 years.

Mary B. Adams, died Dec. 28, 1847, in the 57th year of

her age.

Mr. Nathan Adams, died Jan. 27th, 1798, Æt. 77 years.

This monument is erected by the town as a tribute of affectionate respect to the memory of their deceased pastor, the Rev. Zabdial Adams, who died universally esteemed and respected March 1st, 1801, in the 62d year of his age, and 37th of his ministry.

An active and capacious mind, nurtured by a publick education, rendered him an acceptable, instructive and useful minister. The asperities of his constitution were softened by the refining influence of Religion. With a heart and understanding formed for social life, he seldom failed to instruct and improve all who enjoyed his communications. In his ministerial performances, a ready utterance, commanding eloquence and elevated sentiments made him engaging and profitable. A Catholic belief of the Gospel, a respect and love of the Saviour and a confidence in the faithfullness of God, disarmed death of its terrors, and inspired a rational and certain hope of a glorious Resurrection. He was a burning and shining light, and we rejoiced for a season in the light.

[NOTE. He was the son of Ebenezer Adams of Quincy, Mass., and first cousin of President John Adams.-E. H. M.]

Sacred to the memory of Zabdiel B. Adams, Esq., who died Feb. 17, 1814, in the 44th year of his age. My Savior once in silence lay

Within this dark abode.

Here sweet I'll rest till he shall say,

Arise and come to God.

ALEXANDER.

Mrs. Elizabeth, wife of William Alexander, died June 21,

1784, Æt. 77 years.

Mr. William Alexander, died July 27th, 1784, in 82d year

of his age.

AMES.

Mr. Aaron Ames, died April 25, 1816, aged 23 years.
Mrs. Martha Bailey, wid. of Mr. Aaron Ames, died Mar.

8, 1859, Et. 94.

AUSTIN.

Mr. Daniel Austin, died April 12, 1773, aged 46.

Mr. Daniel Austin, who died May ye 29, 1773, aged 75

years.

Mr. Daniel Austin 3d, died March 2d, 1809, in 47th year

of his age.

Mr. John Austin, died April 9, 1802, aged 35 years.

Widow Phebe Austin, died 29 Sept. 1802, Æt. 67.
Mrs. Priscella Austin, wife of Mr. Daniel Austin, who

Died May ye 10th, 1782, aged 83 years.

Mr. Timothy Austin, died March 21, 1813, aged 53 years.

BAILEY.

Mrs. Abigail Bailey, 2d wife of Dea. Jedidiah Bailey, died Oct. 17, 1801, in the 61st year of her age.

Mrs. Elizabeth Bailey, wife of Mr. John Bailey, died Sept. the 25th, 1778, in her 82d year.

Sweet remembrance of the just

Shall flourish when they sleep in dust.

Mrs. Elizabeth E. Bailey, died July 4, 1878, Æt. 65 years,

11 months, 18 days.

Dea. Jedidiah Bailey, died Mar. 26th, 1806, in 77th year

of his age.

Seriously impressed with sacred truths of Christianity, his life eminently exemplified the various duties of husband, parent, friend and neighbor. His disposition was peaceful, his manners mild and conciliating, and his habits steady and regular. He was an agreeable companion, and many years a faithful and exemplary officer of the church of Christ. Having a deep sense of the frailty, the vanity and the empty honors of this life, he looked forward to the joys and felicity of heaven, where all distinctions are levelled, virtue exalted, and Christian humility rewarded with the Crown of Glory.

He lived to die in him he put his trust,

To rise thro' him triumphant with the just.

Mr. John Bailey, who departed this life June 1st, 1787, in the 89th year of his age.

Mr. Jonathan Bailey, died Oct. 2, 1813, aged 55.

Mrs. Martha Bailey, wife of Dea. Jedidiah Bailey, died April 14, 1790, in the 54th year of her age.

BATHRICK.

Mrs. Deborah Bathrick, Lunenburg, died Dec. 6, 1780,

Stephen Bathrick, son of Mr. Stephen and Emma, his wife, died Oct. 27, 1775, aged 5 years.

BENNETT.

Archelaus T. Bennett, died May 27, 1849, Æt. 69.

James Bennett, died Dec. 8, 1838, Et. 56 years, 11 months, 12 days.

Richard S. Bennett, who died April 17, 1843, aged 43. Mrs. Sarah, wife of James Bennett, died Oct. 20, 1838, Et. 80.

Mrs. Susan Bennett, died June 30, 1880, Et. 96 years, 9 months, 9 days.

BILLINGS.

Amos Billings, son of Edmund and Sophia, died at Little Washington, Va., July 26, 1862, Æt. 22.

Mrs. Anna Billings, wife of Samuel Billings, died Oct. 25, 1805, in 55th year of her age.

Betsey, wife of Lemuel Billings, died Jan. 4th, 1870, Æt. 80 years, 1 month.

Edmund Billings, died July 26, 1876, Æt. 70.

Eliza Billings, wife of Thomas Billings, died April 9, 1872, Æt. 74.

Eunice Billings, died April 29, 1858, Æt. 64.

Mr. John Billings, died Mar. 15, 1834, Æt. 81.

Lemuel Billings, died July 30, 1864, Æt. 77 years, 5

months.

Mrs. Lucy, wife of John Billings, died Dec. 12, 1793, Æt. 41.

Lucy Billings, died July 3, 1860, Æt. 75.

Maria E. Billings, wife of George Billings, born in Shirley,

died Oct. 31, 1882, Æt. 43 years, 7 months, 14 days. Mary, relic of John Billings, died Dec. 10, 1857, Æt. 89.

Oliver Bellows, son of Capt. Joseph Billings and Louis, his wife, died July 15th, 1776, Æt. 15 years, 7 months, 6 days. Also, Salmon Bellows, son of Capt. Joseph and Louis Billings, died Feb. 25, 1776, Æt. 10 months. Mr. Samuel Billings, died April 24, 1828, Æt. 78. Sophia, wife of Edmund Billings, died Dec. 26, 1862, Et. 51.

Sophia Billings, died Dec. 13, 1873, Et. 84.

Thomas Billings, died in Leominster Apr. 13, 1880, Æt. 82 years, 2 months.

BINGHAM.

Frances L., wife of Henry Bingham, died June 15, 1862, Et. 26.

We know we shall see her yet again in the fields of light above.

BOARDMAN.

Eliza H., wife of Warren Boardman, died Aug. 23, 1848, Æt. 35.

Lillis H., wife of Warren Boardman, died Aug. 9, 1858, Æt. 37.

They also which sleep in Jesus will God bring with him.

BOWEN.

Hannah G., wife of Thomas N. Bowen, died Sept. 12, 1836, Æt. 24 years.

ΒΟΥΝΤΟΝ.

Mrs. Elizabeth Boynton, wife of Jonathan Boynton, died 24 Feb., 1801, aged 86 years.

Here lies the body of Mr. Hilkiah Boynton, who departed this life November 16th, 1745, in the 58th year of his age.

Mr. Jonathan Boynton, died Dec. 7th, 1800, aged 84 years. Mrs. Pricella Boynton, the widow of Mr. Hilkiah Boyn

ton, who departed this life April ye 13th, 1777, in the 89th year of her age.