Records of the Ring Swamp Cemetery, Hampton, NH Courtesy of Page updated: March, 1997 Ring Swamp Cemetery The Ring Swamp Cemetery as it looked c.1896 This cemetery was previously visited by an unknown individual Inclusive dates: 1800-1934. It is located on Park Avenue about a quarter mile from the intersection with Winnacunnet Road, on the left. According to Dow's "History of Hampton", page 285, the Ring Swamp Cemetery was laid out in 1797, the first interment being that of Joshua Towle, who died September 13th of that year. His stone is no longer in existence, and the earliest stone at present is dated 1800. This cemetery is laid out on both sides of a central "road", each side facing the road. The order of inclusion in this listing begins on the left side of the cemetery near the front and moves along the rows on that side. The right side of the yard is also recorded from left to right so it begins at the back of the cemetery and moves towards the front. In many cases the rows are not laid out in straight lines so it has been a judgement call to determine their order for this listing. Frequently family members have been laid out in adjoining rows. Where this is the case I have made a note to that effect, and I have numbered each gravestone to make this easier. This cemetery is in excellent condition in 1986, although many stones have been cemented to their bases recently, occasionally covering up the end of some inscriptions or verses. Thankfully the previous compiler made their record before this was done so they are not lost forever. 1 [Marthy Ella] daughter of [George] W. AE. 8 yrs. 10 ds. 3 Rachel wife of Thomas Lane died Sept 27, 1835; aged 20 yrs. 2 mos. 17 days. 4 John Dearborn, Died Mar. 5, 1852 aged 44 yrs. 6 mos. 5 In memory of Mary Ann, wife of John Dearborn, who departed this life in hope of an eternal [rest] Sept. 15, 1844 Aged 34 Yrs. [A verse, but difficult to read. Word in brackets is illegible in 1986 and is taken from previous compiler.] 6 In memory of Deborah, wife of John Dearborn, who departed this life in hope of an eternal rest May [5, 1847] aged 42 yrs. [Date in brackets is illegible in 1986 and is taken from previous compiler and confirmed by the genealogical section of Dow's History of Hampton.] 7 Rebecca, wife of Joshua Crane, Died Nov. 19, 1872 Aged 86 yrs. 7 mos. 8 Joshua D. Crane, Died Jan. 30, 1847 aged 66 yrs. 9 Charles E. son of Tyler and Catherine R. Crane, died Jan. 18, 1849 aged 5 yrs Aged 20 yrs. "Though I am dead yet I can speak, For you I must in judgment meet; And if prepared you need not fear For Christ our Savior will be there." 13 Sarah, daughter of Caleb Aged 22 yrs. "Draw near a while O, youthful friend, And read the truth that here is pen'd; And if you think you cannot die, Upon this stone just cast your eye." 14 Mary A. Daughter of Samuel Aged 62 yrs Aged 60 yrs. AE 36 yrs. "God, my Redeemer, lives. And often from the skies, Looks down and watches all my dust, Till he shall bid it rise." 19 Betsey, Widow of Col. Philip Towle, Died Nov. 24, 18[57]. [Last two digits of the date are illegible in 1986, and since the previous compiler missed this stone the date given is taken from the genealogical section of Dow's History of Hampton.] 20 Philip Towle died Sept. 7 1831 aged 61 yrs. [A verse, but difficult to read and partially buried in concrete.] 21 [TOWLE MONUMENT] [FRONT] In memory of Philip Towle M.D. Son of Col. Philip aged 78 yrs. "They also who sleep in Jesus will God bring with him." 24 Daniel Lamprey. Died May 10, 1812; aged 70 yrs. "Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord." 25 Jona L. son of Oliver in her 79th year. 38 Mr. Taylor Weare Died March 4, 1849, in his 63d year. 39 Jeremiah Nudd, Died May 25, 1847; aged 43 yrs. 40 Miss Lydia M. Nudd, Died Oct. 23, 1837 AEt. 31 yrs. 8 mo. [A verse, but difficult to read.] 41 Mrs. Almira Dow wife of Col. Josiah Dow died May [19], 1834 Aged 26 yrs. [Date in brackets is taken from the previous compiler. It looked as though it could be an 18, and the genealogical section of Dow's History of Hampton says she died on the 10th.] 42 Hannah wife of Josiah Dow, died Aug. 4, 1839 AE 73 yrs. 43 Josiah Dow died Oct. 11, 1840 AE 76 yrs. 44 Samuel Harden, Died Jan. 5, 1877, Aged 84 y'rs. [A verse, but difficult to read.] 45 Betsey, wife of Samuel Harden, Died April 7, 1864, Aged 79 y'rs. "She is not dead but -----" [Last word illegible.] 46 Joseph Young Died Aug. 12, 1848; aged 51 yrs. aged 1 yr. Aged 38 yrs. "Loved companion thou hast left us, Here thy loss we deeply feel; But 'tis God that has bereft us, He can all our sorrows heal." 59 Isaac C. son of Isaac aged 57 yrs. [A verse, but difficult to read.] 63 Sarah E. dau. of Anthony These with'ring limbs with thee I trust, To raise them strong and fair." [This stone is facing backwards towards # 122 in the row behind it.] 80 Joseph Towle Esq. died Oct. 9, 1828, aged 60 years. "My days are spent, my race is run, Remember me when dead and gone" 81 Charlotte A. Dau. of J.W. AE. 81 yrs. 9 mos. [See also stone #362.] 84 In memory of Jonathan M. Locke who died Decr. 19th. 1832; in his 39th. yr. [This stone is facing backwards towards stone nos. 128-130.] 85 Lucy G. Haselton Dau. of David Garland 1847-1934 86 David Garland Died Aug. 8, 1858, aged 82 yrs. "For nearly forty years, a faithful defender of the Truth as it is in Christ Jesus. The conflict is o'er, the Victory's won. Being dead, he yet speaketh" 87 Mary wife of David Garland, Died Jan. 29, 1871, Aged 91 yrs. 2 ms. [Stone numbers 85-87 are directly behind nos. 71-73 in the next row.] 88 [DOUBLE STONE] Samuel Palmer, died Dec. 31, 1833, aged 64 y'rs. 1 mo aged 64 yrs, 1 mo, 26 days. "My flesh shall slumber in the ground; Till the last trumpet's joyful sound: Then burst the chains with sweet surprise and in my Savior's image rise." [This stone is obviously the same Samuel Palmer as in #88 above, but they are on two different stones.] 90 Mr. Joseph Palmer died June 25, 1832, AE 66 yrs. 8 mo. [A verse, but difficult to read.] 91 Mary K. dau. of Joseph All her trials and tears and her sufferings are o'er, Her warfare is ended, her victory won." 98 Richard Alexander died Sept. 2[9,] 1849 aged 57 yrs. [1 mo.] [A verse, but difficult to read. Sections in brackets are obscured by a crack in 1986 and are taken from the previous compiler.] 99 Tabatha [sic] Wife of Richard Alexander, Died Sept. 16, 1855 Aged 63 yrs. 100 Harriet S. dau. of Richard aged 82 yrs. 106 Josiah Dearborn Died Dec. 2, 1866 Aged [84 yrs.] [Last part in brackets is illegible in 1986 and is taken from the previous compiler.] 107 Anna S. Wife of Josiah Dearborn [died Aug. 21, 1856] Aged 69 y'rs. [Section in brackets is obscured by a crack in 1986 and is taken from the previous compiler. This stone is cracked in two places and when it was cemented back together again the middle section was put in upside down.] 108 Rachel, widow of Thomas Leavitt Died [Dec. 9, 1843 Aged 80 yrs.] [The last section in brackets is illegible in 1986 and is taken from the previous compiler.] 109 In memory of Thomas Leavitt, who died in Hampton, N.H. Sept. 13, 1841, aged 50 years. "The Lord taketh pleasure in them that fear him, in those that trust in his mercy." 110 Abigail wife of Tho's Leavitt, Died Nov. 12, 1866, AE. 71 y's. 111 Thomas H. [son of Thomas H. Ae 2 weeks aged 2 yrs. 11 mos. Christ has called thee to his bosom, There to rest forevermore" 117 Samuel Mace June 10, 1807, July 19, 1884. "Kept by the power of God through faith unto salvation." 118 In memory of Dorothy, Relict of Joshua Mace, Died Nov. 15, 1841. AE. 72 yrs. 6 mo. [A verse, but difficult to read.] 119 Miss Mary Mace Died Apr. 23, 1845 aged 46 yrs. 120 Moses Dow, Died May 14, 1851 aged 63 yrs. 121 Margaret Wife of Moses Dow, Died Feb. 23, 1856, Aged 76 yrs. 122 Samuel L. Brown, died July 25, 1838, aged 61 years. "My flesh shall slumber in the ground 'Till the last trumpet's joyful sound Then burst the chains with sweet surprise And in my Savior's image rise." [This stone is just behind stone #79 and in front of stone nos. 146-148, which is in the next row.] 123 Jacob C. son of Simon aged 2 yrs. 6 mo, 13 ds. Josiah died Sept. 22, 1822; aged 5 yrs, 5 mos, 9 ds. John died Aug. 15, 1828; aged 16 mo, 9 days. Children of David To rest among the sleeping dead 'Till the resurrection morn." 130 Mary Rosana dau. of Nath'l AE 14 mo. "Sleep on sweet baby and take thy rest, God called thee home When He thought best." [Stone nos. 128-130 are in the row directly behind stone #84, and in the row directly in front of stone nos. 144-145.] 131 Zephora Drake, died July 16th 1828; Aged 74. 132 Mary, daughter of Robert, Aged 30 yrs. "In bloom of life, she quits the stage, To rest in silent dust; While nobler scenes engaged her mind, Among the rising just." 133 Rhoda Jane [wife of John L. Godfrey] Died [Sept. 15, 1853 Aged 29 yrs.] [Sections in brackets are illegible in 1986 and are taken from the previous compiler. There is also a verse, but that is illegible.] 134 Betsey Wife of Aaron T. Palmer Died July 23, 1844 aged 36 y'rs 5 mo. [This stone is behind and to the left of stone nos. 88-95 in the next row.] 135 Elvira A. daughter of Dearbon [sic] aged 7 months. "Suffer little children to come unto me and forbid them not." [Stone nos. 146-148 are in the row behind stone #122]. 149 Mrs. Nancy, wife of Mr. Ezra Drew, aged 93 yrs. 10 mo. "When I lie buried deep in dust, My flesh shall be thy care; These withering limbs with thee I trust, To raise them strong and fair" 155 Mr. Nathaniel Johnson died May 17, 1826; aged 76 yrs. 6 mo. "Blessed and holy is he that hath part in the first resurrection." 156 Samuel Towle Died Dec. 20, 1852, aged 74 yrs. "When dearest ---- ---- thy sufferings are o'er, Affliction and sorrow can reach thee no more" [Two words in the verse are illegible in 1986.] 157 Here lies the body of Abigail M. daughter of John Aged 14 mos. 158 Here lies the body of Joseph W. son of John Aged 7 yrs. 159 Joseph Redman, Died Oct. 8, 1846, AE 84 Yrs. 4 Mos. 160 Mrs. Sarah wife of Mr. Joseph Redman died Jan. 8, 1832 aged 67. 161 Charles Albin son of James aged 40 years. "Stop my friend 'O take another view, The dust that moulders here" 165 Mary E. Dau. of I.H. & A.E. Blazo Died June 6, 1865 [Aged 3 d's.] [Last section is buried in concrete in 1986 and is taken from the previous compiler.] 166 Samuel Dearborn, Died May 1, 1866 Aged 62 y'rs. This completes the record of those stones on the left side of the cemetery. The following Nudd monument is at the very back, with stone number 168 being the first stone on the right side of the yard. 167 [THE FOLLOWING ARE ALL ON ONE LARGE MONUMENT] [North Side] John A. Nudd Born Mar. 13, 1825 Died Dec. 29, 1896. Elisabeth O. wife of John A. Nudd Born F eb. 22, 1834 Died Aug. 11, 1882. Moses Paul, Born Dec. 4, 1863 Died Sept. 30, 1883 Electa W. Born May 15, 1859 Died Aug. 30, 1859. Stacy, Born June 8, 1861 Died Oct. 13, 1861. Children of John A. aged 36 yrs. Joseph W. died Oct. 11, 1847; aged 27 yrs. aged 4 yrs. aged 8 yrs. AE. 79 yrs. 2 mo. "When I lie bury'd deep in dust, My flesh shall be thy care; These with'ring limbs with thee I trust, To raise them strong and fair." 176 Betsey, widow of James Leavitt Esq. died March 16, 1841 AE. 80. "My flesh shall slumber in the ground Till the last trumpet's joyful sound Then burst the chains with sweet surprise And in my Savior's image rise." 177 Mary Nudd Died [Jan. 6, 1858 Aged 54 yrs.] [Last section is illegible in 1986 and is taken from the previous compiler.] 178 Frank W. Son of Doct. A.B. Then in heaven with joy to greet thee, Where no farewell tears are shed." 181 Edward Cary son of Oliver AE 21 yrs. 6 mo. 19 ds. "She died in Jesus AE 21 yr's. 5 mo. [A verse, but difficult to read.] 184 Anna, Relict of John Moulton, Died May 23, 1846, Aged 89 yrs. 5 mos. "Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord" 185 Mr. Nathan Garland died May 13, 1830 In the 50 year of his age. 186 [ON ONE STONE] Alfred A. Died April 6, 1842: aged 9 mos. John A. Died May 22, 1845: aged 2 yrs. No sickness or destroying death Shall trouble her again." 193 James Moulton Died July 21, 1846, aged 82 yrs. and the spirit shall return unto God who gave it" 194 Daniel Towle died Nov. 11, 1843; AE. 63 yrs. 195 Jonathan Towle Died March 5, 1832; Aged 33 yrs, 7 mo, 20 days. 196 Mr. Jabez Towle died June 20, 1837 AE. 90 yrs. 4 mo. 5 ds. 197 Mrs. Sarah, wife of Jabez Towle, died Nov. 17, 1829 aged 75 years, aged 44 yrs. 21 days. "Cheerful I leave this vale of tears, Where pain Welcome the day that ends my toils And every source of wo [sic]." 201 Miss Nancy Brackett Leavitt died June 17, 1822, in the 29 year of her age. [A verse, but difficult to read.] 202 Shubael Leavitt died June 22, 1814 in the 24 year of his age. [A verse, but difficult to read.] 203 Reuben Dow, Died Nov. 12, 1848, aged 78 yrs. "Friends and physicians could not save, This mortal body from the grave; Nor can the grave confine him here, When Christ commands him to appear." 204 Hannah, wife of John D. Lamprey, died May 7, 1837, aged 35 years. "Friends! As ye pass stop and revere The memory of the dead; One of a contrite heart lies here, Blest on her dying bed." 205 Dorothy, daughter of Reuben and Mary Dow, died Dec. 30, 1835, aged 37 yrs. "This world of woes I've left behind And all its fading charms And bid adieu to friends most kind I rest in Jesus' arms." 206 Joseph A. son of John D. and Hannah Lamprey, died May 10, 1836, aged 10 months. "Dear babe, we hope again to greet thee Here, and see thee where thou art, In that world of bliss to meet thee Never, never, more to part." 207 Mary, Widow of Reuben Dow, died Mar. 3, 1850, aged 79 yrs. [A verse, but difficult to read.] 208 In memory of Mary Relict of Dea. Samuel Dow who died Dec. 24th 1808 in her 90th year. 209 Dea. Samuel Dow [Died] Feb. 22, 1800 In the 82nd year of his age and 38th of his office. "The sweet remembrance of the just, Shall flourish when they sleep in dust." [Word in brackets is illegible in 1986 and is taken from the previous compiler.] 210 John Dow Died Feb. 19, 1829 Aged 74 y'rs. 211 Elizabeth Wife of John Dow, Died Feb. 25, 1848 [Aged 84 yrs.] [Last section in brackets is buried in concrete in 1986 and is taken from the previous compiler.] [Stone numbers 249-252 are in the row directly behind stone nos. 203-211]. 212 Col. John Dearborn Died Dec 8, 1845, AEt. 82 yrs. aged 71 yrs. "Our mother, she taught us how to live and how to die." 214 Joseph Clay son of John D. aged 19 yrs. Sarah A. died at Exeter, April 29, 1845; aged 25 yrs. Daughters of John Aged 34 yrs. "He is not dead but ----." [Last word of verse is illegible in 1986.] 257 Ruth, widow of Ezra Johnson, Died Nov. 11, 1847, aged 86 yrs. 9 mo. "She's where the weary rest From toil and care and pain; No sickness or destroying death Shall trouble her again." 258 Molly dau. of Ezra aged 54 yrs. 259 Elisha Johnson Died Aug. 27, 1856, AE. 70. 260 Daniel Lane, Died Mar. 6, 1847; aged 65 yrs. "Then, since it is God's holy will, We must be parted for a while; In sweet submission all as one, We say, our Father's will be done." 261 Mr. James Lane died March 4, 1836; AE. 77 yrs. 6 mo. 262 Capt. Joseph L. Neal died Sept. 1, 1840; AE. 58 yrs. "Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord." [This stone is in the row behind stone nos. 214-217]. 263 Mrs. Lucretia widow of William Lane, died Oct. 3, 1837; AE. 30 yrs. [A verse, but buried and difficult to reach.] 264 Mr. William Lane died Dec. 8, 1836; AE. 31 yrs. 7 mo. 265 [ON ONE STONE] Tabitha Mason Died Jan. 5, 1861, aged 67 yrs. 9 mos. Martha Mason Died Feb. 24, 1864, aged 77 yrs. 8 mos. 266 Mrs. Mary, Wife of Tristam [sic] Godfrey, Died Aug. 31, 1844; Aged 79. "There remaineth therefore a rest to the people of God." 267 Sarah, wife of Washington Hobbs, Died Feb. 6, 1867, Aged 81 y'rs. 3 mo's. "Asleep in Jesus." 268 Washington Hobbs Died July 2, 1836, Aged 58 y'rs. 3 mo's. 6 da's. "Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord." 269 Moses Hobbs, [Died Feb. 7 1866]--------- [The bottom section of this stone is buried in concrete, and the section in brackets is crudely chiseled in on the top of the stone. It was like this when the previous compiler recorded it too.] 270 Eliza Ann, wife of Moses Hobbs, Died July [30], 1856, ------ [Remainder of the inscription is buried in concrete. The number in brackets is illegible in 1986 and is taken from the genealogical section of Dow's History of Hampton.] 271 Dea. Jeremiah Hobbs Died Sept. 1, 1863, aged 89 yrs. 10 ms. 272 Rachel, wife of Dea. Jerem. Hobbs, Died Apr. 28, 1853, Aged 73 yrs. 2 mos, 13 d's. 273 Jonathan Hobbs Died Apr. 20, 1853, Aged 49 yrs. 8 mos. 2 d's. 274 Jeremiah Hobbs died Augt. 3rd 1827. in his 26th year. "He died in faith and hope." 275 Benjamin Hobbs died July 9th 1827. in his 20th year. "Blessed are the dead, that die in the LORD." 276 Morris Hobbs, died Nov. 12th 1810; aged 13 mos. aged 1 year 8 mos. Aged 83 yr. 9 mo. 23 d. [Stone nos. 300-303 are in the row directly behind stone nos. 267-280]. 281 Mother. Lucy, Widow of Jeremiah Lane, Died Jan. 5, 1848, Aged 74 yrs. 2 mo. 6 d's. 282 Father. Jeremiah Lane Died Jan. 3, 1840, Aged 79 yrs. 2 mo. 21 d's. 283 In Memory of Deac. William Lane, who, after having faithfully Served his generation, Departed this Life Dec. 20 1802, AEt. 80 years. 284 [ON ONE STONE] Mary F. Wife of Noah Church 1821, 1854. Sarah E. Wife of Philip Lord 1826, 1853 Lucy A. Lane 1823, 1829. 285 Joseph S. Lawrence died Oct. 29, 1837; Aged 30 yrs. aged 70 yrs. 11 mo. 288 Mr. Zacheus Brown died Oct. 17, 1810; aged 51 yrs. 7 mo. 289 [ON ONE STONE] Martha Ann died Sept. 25, 1820; aged 11 mos. 3 days. Two infants died Oct. 22, 1826; Children of Wm. Survey'd the realms above: Born on faiths wings, AEt. 40. 295 In memory of Mrs. Huldy, widow of Mr. Joshua James, who died April 2, 1826; AEt. 75. 296 In memory of Joshua James who died Jany. 17th 1809 in his 69th year "Behold and see as you pass by, As you are now so once was I. As I am now so you must be, Prepare for death to follow me." 297 Esther widow of Jona. Philbrick died Augt. 18, 1837, AE. 75 yrs. 6 mo. 298 Mr. Jonathan Philbrick died May 19, 1822, aged 66 years. 299 Miss Cynthia Philbrick died Aug. 23d. 1831; Aged 41. 300 Elizabeth Abby, daughter of Morris and Nancy P. Hobbs, died Mar. 19, 1842, aged 9 mos. 19 d's. 301 Nancy P. wife of Dea. Morris Hobbs Died Sept. 17, 1854, Aged 43 yrs. 9 mos. 23 d's. 302 Eliza Jane dau. of Obed S. aged 2 yrs, 9 mo, 10 days. 303 George Son of Obed S. aged 59 yrs. 10 mo. 10 days. 307 In Memory of Jonathan Blake Died May 24 Year 1817. Aged 75. [A crudely written stone.] 308 R--MOL- Blake Died Augst [17] year 1822. [Another crudely written stone, difficult to read. The 17 is difficult to determine and may be some other number. This stone and stone #307 are together apart from others, and it could be Molly (Brown) Blake, wife of Jonathan above, although she died, according to Dow's History of Hampton, on 28 Aug. 1823. Though the stone is hard to read, the year looks more like 1822 than 1823, and there is no evidence of a 28.] [Stone no. 317 is in the row behind stone nos. 305-308]. 309 Amos Towle Died Augt. 29th 1825. Aged 76. 310 Mary Relict of Jona. Marston, Died Aug. 16, 1849, aged 82 yrs. 11 mos. [A short verse, but difficult to read.] 311 Jonathan Marston Died Jan. 27, 1843 Aged 81 years. 312 George Marston Died Mar. 28, 1858, aged 40 yrs. 313 Here lie the remains of Abraham Marston, who died Dec. 22nd 1825. Aged 59. 314 Hannah Marston, Wife Of Dr. Robert Smith, aged 22 yrs. 5 mo. 317 Betsey, widow of David Blake, died Feb. 21, 1848 aged 62 yrs. "And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain; for the former things are passed away." [This stone is in the row directly behind stone nos. 305-308.] 318 Huldah, Widow of Ebenezer Lane, Died July 15, 1814, aged 80 yrs. 319 Samuel Lane Drake was drowned July 15th 1809 AEt. 22. 320 Abigail Wife Of Joshua Lane, Died Feb. 9, 1848, [aged 70 yrs.] [The last part is buried in concrete in 1986 and is taken from the previous compiler.] 321 Joshua Lane Died April 28, 1855 aged 82 yrs. "Blessed are the dead that die in the Lord." 322 Amos Towle Died Apr. 7, 1855, aged 79 y'rs. 323 Hannah, Wife of Amos Towle, Died Apr. 28, 1848, [Aged 72 y'rs.] [The last part is buried in concrete in 1986 and is taken from the previous compiler.] 324 Elizabeth Towle Died Sept. 4, 1864, [Aged 52 yrs. 8 mos.] [The last part is buried in concrete in 1986 and is taken from the previous compiler.] 325 Capt. Oliver Marston died Feb. 5, 1838; AEt. 62 yrs. "They die in Jesus From suff'rings AE. 77 yrs. 8 mo. 338 Captain Jonathan Marston died Jan. 1, 1826, Aged 73 years. [A verse, but difficult to read.] 339 Nancy youngest dau of Capt Jona aged 27 yrs. 8 mo. 340 Col. Jona'n Marston, Died Sept. 1, 1855, Aged 61 yrs. 6 mos. "A tribute of respect from his wife Eliza Marston." 341 Eliza H. wife of Col. Jona'n Marston, Died [May 8, 1877 Aged 77 yrs. 1 mo.] [The last part is buried in concrete in 1986 and is taken from the previous compiler. Scratched crudely into the top of the stone is "D. May. 8 1877. A- 77"]. [Stone nos. 337-341 are in the row behind stone nos. 325-327]. 342 Col. John Dearborn, Died Sept. 15, 1832; aged 45 yrs. 343 Sarah F. Only Daughter Of John aged 22 yrs. "Mother, dear Mother, I am not sleeping, Brother, look up to the soft blue sky, where the beautiful stars bright watch are keeping Singing and [shining?] there am I." 344 Sarah W. Grosvenor died October 10, 1884, Aged 87 yrs. 3 mos. 17 days. "I am the resurrection and the life. John xi. 25." 345 Mr. Ephraim Marston died Dec. 19, 1836 AE. 73 yrs. 9 mo 346 Susan dau. of Nathan AE 82 yrs. 9 mo. 350 Dorothy Ward, died May 9, 1901, Aged 87 yrs. 10 mos. 351 Thomas Ward died July 2, 1861, Aged 51 yrs. 9 mos. "Victory through Jesus Christ alone." 352 In memory of Mr. Joseph Ward Who was drowned In Hampton River Aug. 20, 1819, Aged 25 yrs. "Affection o'er this silent grave stone weeps Here a loved husband, son, and brother sleeps A father too, but to his child unknown His breath had ceased ere she received her own In early manhood called to yield his breath He sunk unseen and found a watery death By all respected and by many loved How short his life, how suddenly removed A warning voice is heard, prepare to die For death when least expected may be nigh" 353 Mrs. Lovey Tuck, consort of Mr. Josiah Tuck of Parsonsfield died Nov. 4th 1803 Aetat. 30. "Behold and see as you pass by, As you are now so once was I, As I am now so you must be, Prepare for death But cease -----n her upward flight persue, -------------hter realms to welcome you." [Portions of the verse are obscured by a crack in 1986.] 355 In memory of Cotton Word; [sic] who died May 4, 1802 in the 68 year of his age. "Of firmness, truth, and honesty possess'd, By all his friends deservedly carest, Greatly desir'd and usefully he liv'd, And at his death, what numbers for him griev'd May all who knew his worth like him be just, And thus inbalm their names when laid in dust." 356 Lydia, Wife of Capt. Thomas Ward, died Oct. 16, 1861, Aged 87 yrs. 8 mos. "Thy will be done." 357 Capt. Thomas Ward died February 19, 1818, Aged 47 yrs. 358 Judith widow of Elisha S. Marston died April 26, 1842, AE 84 yrs. [See also stone # 326]. 359 Elisha S. Marston died April 11, 1833, aged 83 yrs. 2 mo. 12 days. [See also stone # 326]. 360 Charles H. son of David C. & Mary F. Page, died Nov. 13, 1850, aged 4 days. 361 Mary Ellen, daughter of D.C. & M.F. Page, died May 7, 1853, aged 1 yr. 6 mos. The following stones were found by the previous compiler but are no longer to be found in 1986: 362 In Memory of Mrs. Sarah wife of Daniel Lamprey who died Dec. 9, 1817 aged 56. [This is the wife of Daniel Lamprey, gravestone #83.] 363 John S. Moulton died Aug. 5, 1847 Aged 24 yrs [According to Dow's History of Hampton, pages 874-876, this is the son of Jeremiah, gravestone # 187 and grandson of James #193 and Phebe #192.] ************ Courtesy of Bill Teschek E-mail snail-mail in care of the Lane Memorial Library, 2 Academy Ave., Hampton, N.H. 03842. Page updated: March, 1997 ************************************************* * * * * NOTICE: Printing the files within by non-commercial individuals and libraries is encouraged, as long as all notices and submitter information is included. Any other use, including copying files to other sites requires permission from the submitters PRIOR to uploading to any other sites. 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