A HISTORY of REHOBOTH
MASSACHUSETTS

Its History for 275 years
1643 - 1918.

In which is incorporated the vital parts of the
original history of the town, published in
1836, and written by Leonard Bliss, Jr.

By REV. GEORGE H. TILTON, A. M.
Founder of the Rehoboth Antiquarium Society
Minister in Rehoboth, 1877-1902 [last date blurry].

Boston, Mass.
Published by the author.
1918.


[Transcribed by Coralynn Brown]

There are more than twenty-five burial places within the limits of Rehoboth. Some of these are small family yards in which no one has been buried for many years, and which in most cases are sadly neglected. When beloved members of the household die, there is sincere mourning and a desire to honor them by some fitting memorial. After a time the family becomes broken and scattered or other interests absorb the mind. The dead are neglected and their resting-places become overgrown with bushes and herbage. The precious "God's acre" becomes again common ground to be furrowed by the plow or built upon. A few of these old graveyards are important to the historian because of their age and of the once prominent people who are buried in them. The two oldest yards in town are the first Palmer's River Churchyard and the Peck yard on the west bank of the river. The Village Cemetery is most widely known as being the churchyard of the second meeting-house, and because of its central location and well-kept condition. In fact, most of the burials in town are now made in this yard, and in numberous instances bodies have been taken up from the small lots and reburied here, where perpetual care may be assured. This yard was set apart in 1773 and the second meeting-house was built upon it the same year. The house stood on what is now the north side of Wheaton Avenue, and faced the south, its front portion in part the space now occupied by the William Blanding and the William Wheaton lots; the structure running back northward fifty feet. The first burial was that of an infant son of Samuel and Lydia Carpenter who died Aug. 22, 1774. On the seventeenth of February, 1776, Ephraim Hunt died aged seventy-six and was buried near the northwest corner of the church. By his will he left the parish an estate thought to be worth ten thousand dollars. His fitting epitaph reads as follows: "Within this silent grave his body lies, Whose liberal soul did liberal things devise. What God first gave by him was freely given To further others in their way to heaven. In peace he died with joyful hope to rise And live with Jesus far above the skies. The righteous be in everylasting remembrance." In 1829 some of the citizens, feeling the need of a tomb and suitable hearse, united to form the Vault and Hearse Association, choosing Daniel L. Wilmarth, James Blanding, and Joseph Lake as the prudential committee. The tomb or vault was finished the same year, and Captain Shubael Goff was appointed keeper. A hearse was also purchased and placed in the care of Jonathan Wheaton, Jr. The expense of both was five hundred and forty dollars and was shared among the fifty-three "proprietors." The terms agreed upon for the use of the hearse and vault by persons outside the proprietors were "fifty cents the first mile, ten cents all over, and twenty-five cents a week for the use of the vault, and twenty-five cents to the keeper of the vault every time he shall open the same to receive or deliver a corpse." This hearse did service until 1860, when it was voted to buy a "second handed" hearse with De Witt C. Carpenter as caretaker. This second hearse also had its day and was marked for oblivion, and may still be seen on its way - a curious relic of former days. Not until 1866 was any addition made to the old churchyard, from which the church had been moved twenty-six years before, but in this year the Rehoboth Cemetery Association was formed through the initiative of George N. Goff, who, together with Nathan H. Earle and George H. Carpenter, constituted the prudential committee, and purchased of the town the so-called new part, in which most of the burials have been made for the past fifty years. This part in turn becoming crowded, it was decided in 1913 to enlarge the yard. This was done by the revived Vault and Hearse Association, now changed to the Rehoboth Cemetery Association, the old organization of that name having lapsed. Two acres on the south side of the yard were purchased and walled, a well dug, and a plot made of the cemetery. Today the whole yard shows great improvement over its condition five years ago. Mr. Frank W. Cole, who plotted the yard, gives the following names of Revolutionary soldiers who are buried here: Lieutenant James Croswell, Captain Jonathan Drown, Lieutenant James Horton, Colonel Christopher Blanding, James Bliss, M. D., Ebenezer Fuller, Colonel Thomas Carpenter, Sylvanus Peck. He also gives the names of twenty-nine soldiers who participated in the war of the rebellion. [Capt. Otis Baker, Lieut. Arnold De Forest Brown, James S. Chipman, M.D., Abram O. Blanding, M.D., Hiram H. Drown, Ebenezer M. Lane, Henry F. Frost, Allen B. Luther, James F. Moulton, Mark O. Wheaton, Benjamin C. Munroe, Thomas Hill, Lieut. James P. Brown, James J. Thatcher, Edwin H. Bliss, James M. Lewis, Lieut. Cyrus M. Wheaton, Capt. Leonard Drown, Henry C. Goff, Thomas Bliss, Henry Meyers, William S. Reynolds, Cornelius Bliss, Joseph Borden, Hale S. Luther, Augustus W. Carpenter, Wheaton L. Bliss, Thomas S. Parker.] The oldest person buried here is Sara, wife of John Bliss, and daughter of Joshua Smith, who died March 20, 1855, aged 102 years, 5 mos. Deacon Ephraim Bliss, who died Jan. 6, 1778, has the following epitaph: "The greedy worms devour my skin, And gnaw my wasting flesh; When God shall build my bones again He clothes them all afresh." The cemetery is now in excellent condition. It has grown until it contains more than two thousand graves, which is about the number of the town's inhabitants. Many of the lots are under perpetual care through funds entrusted to the town by interested parties. These trust-funds amount to $6,416, the interest of which is applied to different yards, but mainly to the one at the Village. For several years the town has chosen Mr. Henry T. Horton to look after the lots thus provided for, and to him much credit is due for his interest and pains in making not only the lots which fall to his care, but the entire yards, neat and attractive. Among the names of those buried here are: Rev. Robert Rogerson and wife Betty, Rev. Otis Thompson and his first wife Rachel, Elder Nathan Pierce and Elder Preserved Pierce, Drs. James Bliss, Isaac Fowler, Royal Carpenter, James Chipman; also Caroline Carpenter, fiancee of Leonard Bliss, Jr. [Some of the oldest and commonest family names represented in this yard are Bliss, Peck, Carpenter, Goff, Blanding, Wheaton, Bowen, Horton, Bullock, Brown, Pierce (variously spelled), Wheeler, Allen or Allyn, Perry, Hunt, Reed, Baker, Wilmarth, Rogerson, Lake, Smith, Frost, Fuller, Nash, Cushing, Marvel, King, Lane, Martin, Fowler, Earle, Abell, Newman, Redway, Moulton, Hicks, Cole, Luther, Viall, Medbury, Kent, Lindsey, Jacobs, and Gardner.] THE PALMER'S RIVER CHURCHYARD This is the oldest cemetery in town. Burials were made here even before the Palmer's River Meeting-house was built in 1721. Bliss, in his History, says the house "stood on a small elevation about half a mile northwest of the Orleans Factory," and that it is sometimes called "Burial Place Hill." The churchyard consisted of three acres which were given by Jathniel Peck, Captain Samuel Peck, and Jonathan Bliss. In this old yard, covered with a thick growth of sweet fern, green-brier, and other coarse herbage, "the forefathers of the hamlet sleep." Their lichen-patched tablets of blue slate are well preserved, and by persevering effort we have deciphered most of them. By a singular coincidence the cemetery near Scott's black-smith-shop, about half a mile southeast of the Orleans Factory, contains three acres and the spot is called "Burial Place Hill." For this reason some have supported that the latter was the real Palmer's River Churchyard. But this cannot be, for several reasons: first, because the churchyard was northwest of the factory; in the second place, because the burials began here some years earlier than in the other place, - as early at least as 1717, whereas there the first recorded burial was in 1734; and in the third place, becuase in this old yard, "in his churchyard," as Bliss states, Rev. David Turner, the first pastor of the church, was buried, who died in 1745, and near him his strong supporter, Mr. Jathniel Peck, whose well-preserved stone of slate is incribed as follows: "In memory of Mr. Jathniel Peck, deceased April ye 5th, 1742 in ye 82nd year of his age. Rev. 14:13. "Blessed are ye dead which die in ye Lord, etc." Beside him rests his wife with this inscription: "Here lies the body of Mrs. Sarah Peck, ye wife of Mr. Jathniel Peck, decd, June ye 4th 1717 in ye 47th year of her age. "The sweet remembrance of ye just Shall flourish when they sleep in dust." Ps. 112 : 6. Jathneil Peck was the son of Joseph, who came from England to Hingham and thence to Old Rehoboth in 1645, and settled on the west bank of Palmer's River in 1660. Jathneil was also the father of Ebenezer, who founded the iron-forging privilege near Great Meadow Hill, and who also is buried in this place with others of the name. "In Memory of Capt. Ebenezer Peck who Departed this Life Septembr 18th, 1760, in the 64th Year of his Age." His wife was Margaret Whitaker, whom he married Aug. 12, 1724. She survived him and married Capt. Nathaniel Bliss. She died June 25, 1774, in her 72d year and is buried here. Several of their ten children rest in this lot, as James, Hannah and Col. Shubael, who held a colonel's commission. He married Huldah Hunt; their daughter Huldah sleeps beside her parents; she died Nov. 18, 1760. Another daughter, Elizabeth, died Oct. 30, 1775, in the 19th year of her age, and has in part this epitaph: "Survivors, attend, who thoughtless, young and gay Now whirl your lives in giddiness away. Stop your career; Behold this speaking stone; Think on her fate and tremble at your own." Another stone bears the name of Capt. Thomas Peck (son of Peleg), died April 5, 1763, in the 63d year of his age. Mt. 24 : 44, Here rests also Benjamin Peck (son of Jathniel), who died Aug. 10, 1749, in his 44th year; and Elizabeth, his wife, who died April 15, 1731, in her 27th year. In this churchyard are buried also several geneartions of Blisses: "Here lyeth the body of Jonathan Bliss who de parted this life October ye 10th 1719 in ye 54 Year of his age." Jonathan was the son of Jonathan and Miriam Harmon and grandson of Thomas, of the Newman colony of 1643, and one of the first settlers on Palmer's River. He was one of three to give an acre of ground for the site of the meeting-house. He married Miriam Carpenter. A companion stone reads: "In Memory of Jonathan Bliss who departed This life May 3, Anno Dom. 1770 In the 78th year of His age." He was the son of the former and Miriam Carpenter, and resided on or near the Bliss homestead all his days. A third stone marks a brother's grave: "In Memory of Mr. Elisha Bliss who died March 15, 1793 Aged 95 years." Elisha, son of Jonathan and Miriam (Carpenter), married Margaret Newman and lived on the home place. The next stone in order makrs the fifth generation: "In Memory of Mr. Elisha Bliss died Nov. 1778 in the 47th year of his age." He was the son of Elisha and Margaret Newman. He lived on the home place until he enlisted and served three years in the Revolutionary War. He died in the army of small-pox. His wife was Ruth Thomas Bliss, who died March 3, 1807, in her 75th year. The Bliss homestead is half a mile north of the old yard near the then parsonage on Wheeler Street, and now owned by Waldo Graves, a descendant. Here are memorial stones to several children of Lieut. and Rachel (Carpenter) Bliss: Noah, Jonathan, Lydia, and Benjamin. Lieut. Ephraim was the son of Jonathan and Miriam (Carpenter). They had twelve children. His stone is not found, but may have been overlooked in the dense bushes. One of the earliest burials was that of David Bliss, "Decd Sept. ye 6th, 1720, in ye 26th year of his age." Judith, wife of Abiah Bliss, died Oct. 10, 1755, in her 22d year. Among the early settlers along the Palmer's River were the Fullers, some of whom are buried in this yard. Ensign Ebenezer Fuller died Oct. 2, 1773, in the 69th year of his age. Rachel his wife died Oct. 25, 1788, in her 83d year. Their daughter, Judith, "Decd December ye 26th, 1751, in ye 18th year of her age." She is made to say: "Ripe for heaven, my soul ascending flew And early bid this sinful world adieu: Short was my time, ye longer is my rest In ye eternal Mansions of ye Blest." Aaron Fuller died May 2, 1789, in his 74th year. Bethiah, his wife, died April 16, 1765. ' Dorothy, wife of Samuel Fuller, died Sept. 17, 1772, in her 93d year, Hannah, wife of Timothy, died Jan. 25, 1748-9, in her 36th year. The Smiths were another of the early families in this community. Deacon Joshua Smith was prominent at the very beginning of the settlement. He died Dec. 10, 1743, in the fifty-first year of his age. On his stone is thig epitaph: "Though a little while here He had his shear Of sorrow, grief & pain; His Sole we Trust Is with the Just Where it shall ever reign." "In Memory of Mrs. Mary Smith, wife of Joshua Smith, who died April 3d, 1795, in the 95th year of her age." Others are Thomas Smith (87) and his wife Rebecca (76). "In Memory of Deliverance Smith, late Wife of Mr. Samuel Smith, who died Dec. 23, 1775, in the 43d Year of her Age." "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." "In Memory of Mrs. Sarah Smith, late Wife of Mr. Ebenezer Smith, died April 9, 1762, in ye 25th Year of her Age." Here rest several members of the Moulton family: "Here lies the Remains of Deacon Stephen Moulton. He departed this Life September 12, 1786, in ye 90th Year of his Age." He was chosen deacon of the Palmer's River Church in 1750. "In memory of Mrs. Rebecca Moulton, late wife of Cap. Stephen Moulton, decd August 26, 1769, in the 70th Year of her Age." Stephen Moulton, Jr., died Jan. 4, 1776, in his 38th year. The Widow Hannah Moulton died Nov. 5, 1777, in her 41st year. "And I heard a voice from heaven, saying unto me, Write Blessed are the dead," etc. Here are also several stones to the Carpenter family: "In Memory of Capt. Abiah Carpenter Decd July 1743, in ye 53d year of his Age." "In Memory of Mrs. Experience Carpenter, Relict of Capt. Abiah Carpenter, late of Rehoboth, Deceased who Died Dec. 21st, 1775, in the 83d year of her Age." Among the early burials in this God's acre are the Burrs: "Here lyeth the Body of Simon Burr who dyed March ye 12, 1722, in ye 69th year of his age." "In Memory of Simon Burr who deceased Septr 2, 1783, in the 91st year of his Age." Still another stone is inscribed as follows: "Mrs. Huldah Jacob wife of Wilson Jacob who died Oct. 24, 1770, in her 22d year: Here lies my body dressed in dust; My soul with him that gave it first; My body here in dust must lay Until the great tremendous day." Here are the names of Barker, Allen, Joy, Baldwin, Wheeler, Ingalls, and Mary, wife of Peter Hunt, who died Dec. 10, 1754, in her 71st year. The town has always claimed this three-acre lot, and has buried its paupers here, but outside the sacred circle of the ancient and honored dead. Close by is the small family yard where Joseph Lake, son of Laban and Patience, and some members of his family, are buried. He died Oct. 6, 1843, aged 65 years. His wife Eleanor Williams Lake died March 6, 1862, aged 87 years. THE PECK CEMETERY The Peck Cemetery is situated on the west bank of the Palmer's River, about half a mile from the public road, in the vicinity of the William Covill residence, and is at the present time a part of the Thomas Reynolds farm (Summer Street). It has been neglected for many years and is overgrown with bushes and trees. The last burial in this lot was that of Dean Chace, July 2, 1887, at which the writer officiated. It is a very old yard where some of the earliest settlers along Palmer's River were buried, including the Pecks, Covills, Barneys, Chaces, Allyns, and Lakes. The oldest grave is that of Capt. Samuel Peck. On the fine old slate stone is the Peck coat of arms with this insrciption: "Here lies interred ye body of Cptn. Samuel Peck, Decd June ye 9th, Anno Domini 1736, in ye 64th year of his age. "To me 'twas given to die, To thee 'twas given to live: Alas! one moment sets us even Mark how impartial is the Will of Heaven." His wife's stone is inscribed as follows: "In memory of Mrs. Rachel Peck, Relict of Cap. Samuel Peck, Decd November ye 2nd 1756 in ye 81st year of her age." He was the son of Joseph and brother of Jathniel. He set apart this yard from his own farm which he had inherited from his father who resided on this intervale near Wm. Covill's. Samuel Peck jr., son of the former, died Nov. 26, 1788, in the 82d year of his age. "Who was an eldr of a Chh of Christ in Rehoboth 40y years. Having served his generation by ye will of God Fell asleep in Jesus ended his life with ye words of ye Holy Apostle Secn Timothy 4th Chapt 7 Verse. "With Heavenly Weapons I have fought The Battles of the Lord. Finished my Corse & kept ye Faith, And waight the sure Reward." Other Pecks buried here are Isaac, George, Perez and wife Experience, and Samuel 2d; also Abiezer, son of Capt. Samuel, who lived on the home farm, where he died in 1800, aged 87. The only monument in this yard is erected to the memory of William Covill, who died April 18, 1859, in the 77th year of his age. His wife Lydia Covill died May 30, 1875, in the 84th year of her age. Mr. Covill's residence was on the intervale not far from this yard, on the land formerly occupied by the Pecks, but scarcely a trace of it remains. William W. Blanding, in his 98th year, recalls him as a well-to-do citizen whom he once called upon at his home to negotiate a money loan. Among the Lakes buried here are Elnathan and his wife Susanna; George and his wife Nancy; Horace and Albert. One interesting stone gives the Chace genearlogy thus: "Grindal Chace Died June 10, 1843. Was the son of Elisha Chace who was born Dec. 15, 1712, who was the son of John Chace who was born Apr. 16, 1675. Died Novr 26, 1755." BURIAL PLACE HILL CEMETERY This yard, at the Junction of Peckham and Providence Streets, contains some 250 graves. The two oldest persons buried here are Darius West who died Dec. 15, 1827, in his 91st year, and Patsy Mason, May 21, 1885, in her 92d year. The most elaborate memorial is a fine horizontal marble slab which rests on four stone columns, incribed in part as follows: "This stone perpetuates the memory of the Honorable Simeon Martin, fourth son of Sylvanus Martin, Esq., and Mrs. Martha, his wife, and the fourth generation from John Martin who emigrated from England in 1665. He was born in Rehoboth, Oct. 20 A.D. 1754, and died Sept. 30, 1819, aged 64 years, 11 months and ten days. He was one of the first who stepped forward in his country's cause in the Revolutionary War, and was in the battle at Trenton under General Washington in 1776. In December, 1779, after the British evacuated Newport, he removed to that place and was for a number of years chosen a representative from that town to the General Assembly. He was Major-General of the state militia, and was for several years elected Governor. He was a member of the Corporation of Brown University. He was a man of excellent sense, a gentleman in his manners, benevolent and courteous, and highly respected. "Adieu, thou sun, ye stars and moon, No longer shall I need your light; My God's my sun; He makes my noon; My day shall never change to night." Near by is a stone inscribed with the name of Silvanus Martin, father of the former, who was captain of the third company, Col. Thos. Carpenter's regiment, in the Revolution, and prominent in town affairs. He was born in Rehoboth, July 1, 1727, the only son of Edward and Rebecca (Peck) Martin. He married Martha, eldest daughter of Col. Philip and Martha (Salisbury) Wheeler. He died Aug. 13, 1782, aged 55 years (John(1), John (2), Ephraim(3), Edward (4), Silvanus(5), Simeon(6).) Several members of the Miller family are buried here. One of the stones was erected by the widow to the memory of Caleb Miller, M. D., who departed this life in Bristol, R. I., on the 13th of November, 1826, in the 40th year of his age. "In all the relations of life he was a man. Friendship, esteem and fame could not save The much regretted from the untimely grave." A long epitaph follows. Another stone records at length the death of Dr. Miller's two children, a son and daughter, and of Mary Ann (Bucklin), his wife, with an epitaph for each child. Another stone marks the grave of Capt. Joshua Miller who was born Jan. 18, 1789; died Feb. 24, 1850. He lived at the foot of the hill on the east bank of Palmer's River, where he had a tannery and manufactured morocco leather. "In peaceful quite lies His dust beneath the sod; The soul that never dies Has flown to meet its God." Capt. Joshua was the son of Philip and brother of Dr. Caleb. Another brother, Dr. Nathaniel, is buried in Franklin, Mass. A peculiar epitaph marks the stone of Seth W. Miller who died May 30, 1848, aged 47 years: "My wife from me departed And robbed me like a knave; Which caused me broken hearted To descend into my grave. My children took an active part, And to doom me did contrive, Which stuck a dagger in my heart Which I could not survive." Poor forsaken man! Even the grave tells of his domestic bitterness. Some of the Wheeler inscriptions are as follows: "Lt. Jeremiah Wheeler, born March 23, 1731; died Feb. 26, 1811. He was commissioned 2d Lt. of militia in the 1st Mass. regiment Sept. 3d, 1767. He was the son of James and Elizabeth Wheeler; married at Rehoboth, Jan. 4, 1753, Submit Horton, who died April 18, 1778; and at Brooklyn, Ct., for his 2d wife Elizabeth Troop, Oct. 27, 1778, who died April 9, 1788. Another stone has the name of Captain Philip Wheeler, who died at Rehoboth Sept. 19, 1765, in his 66th year (date on his tombstone). He is often called "Col." Wheeler. His epitaph reads: "O death, though thou has conquered me I by thy dart am slain; But Christ hath vanquished three, And I shall rise again." His wife, Martha (Ingalls), died Aug. 15, 1745, in her 47th year. "Time hastens on the hour When I shall wake and sing, O grave, where is thy power, O death, where is they sting?" "Col." Philip was the father of Philip who has been accepted by the D.A.R. as "Patriot" of the Revolution, and grandfather of Shubael, a Revolutionary soldier. Philip the son is said to be buried in this yard. Captain or "Col." Philip was the son of James and Grizzell (Squier) Wheeler. (James(1), Philip(2), Philip(3), Shubael(4), Lavina(5) married Edward Horton). Another Revolutionary soldier, Col. Frederick Drown, is buried in this yard. 1743 - 1804. Also two Civil War veterans: Henry Clay Trenn and Darius West. On one family stone the following is inscribed: "Daniel Thurber aged 66 yrs. Nathaniel, 87 years. Lois 71 years. Polly, 45 yrs. Polly Bullock 63 yrs. Chloe 73 yrs. Nancy 83 yrs. Abel 82 yrs. Another interesting old stone has this inscription: "Here lyeth the buried ye body of Mr. Ephrahim Wheaton, Elder of Ye first church in Swanzey who having faithfully served God & his generation in ye Gospel for ye space of thirty years, fell asleep in Jesus with a sure and certain hope of a glorious Resurrection to immortal Life. April 26 A.D. 1734 in ye 75th year of his age. John 17 : 14, Rev. 13." Reside this stone is a much smaller one for Mary his wife, who died in 1747, and one for Rev. John Comer who died in 1734; also one for Rev. Richard Round, died May 18, 1768. On the stone to the memory of Elizabeth Wheeler, who died April 9, 1788, is this inscription: "Her family did often share Her generous lvoe and tender care; Likewise her friends did also find A Neighbor that was soft and kind; She lived on earth greatly desir'd, Greatly lamented when expired." The stone in honor of Stephen Bullock has this verse: "As you pass by, pray cast your eye - As you are now so once was I. As I am now so you must be. Prepare yourself to follow me." On a stone with the date of 1823 is this verse: "This spot contains the ashes of the just, Who sought no honors and betrayed no trust. This truth he proved in every path he trod - 'An honest man's the noblest work of God.'" THE COLE BROOK and JOSHUA PIERCE COMETERIES This yard is located at the southern border of Manwhague Swamp, on the west bank of Cole's Brook. It is cared for by "The Baker and Horton Cemetery Association," incorporated March 16, 1882, with thirteen charter members. John W. Pierce is secretary and E. V. Pierce caretaker. The yard has a neat appearance and most of the stones are of granite. Back from the road is an old part, formerly known as the "Baker Burying Ground," where most of the graves are marked by rude, unlettered stones more than a century old. In this part is buried James C. Baker who died Sept. 2, 1859, aged 70 years, a veteran of 1812. "His days and nights of affliction are o'er, He has gone to rest on Canaan's shore." "Erected by his widow." Close beside him is the grave of his daughter, Mary A. Baker, who died Dec. 8, 1863, in the 23d year of her age. "Fold her, O Father, in thine arms And let her henceforth be A messenger of love between Our human hearts and thee." His wife Emeline also rests beside him, but without a stone. She was for many years housekeeper for J. Hiram Pierce. She died May 7, 1887, aged 65 years. According to Mrs. Patience Pierce Baker, who was born in 1792, Jotham Horton, son of Thomas, was buried in this old part. He lived half a mile away down Barney Lane on the Bosworth-Buffinton place. Doubtless other members of his family rest here, although their graves are unmarked. James Baker, 1758 - 1829. His wife Hannah (Manchester), 1752 - 1837. John Baker (son of James and Hannah), 1784 - 1836. His wife Mary K. (Martin), 1799 - 1856. Levi Baker (son of John and Mary), 1824 - 1909. His wife Angeline (Horton, daughter of Aaron and Bethany), 1824 - 1895. Beside them rest their two children John F. and Charles Levi. Nathaniel Baker (son of James and Hannah), died Jan. 10, 1857, aged 63 years. His wife Susan (Pierce, daughter of Henry) died Nov. 12, 1879, aged 82 years. Nathaniel Baker, Jr., (of Nathaniel and Susan) died Jan. 11, 1881, aged 51 years. His wife Sarah Ann (Eddy), died Sept. 21, 1886, aged 54 years. Other children of Nathaniel and Susan were: Hannah, 1839 - 1863. Susan, 1830 - 1915. Twin sons - James, 1833 - 1877; and John, 1833 - 1883. Joseph Baker died Dec. 25, 1842, in his 92d year. Joseph Baker Jr., died March 30, 1866, aged 88 years. Mason Baker (son of Joseph), died Jan. 21, 1890, aged 85 years. Darius Horton, died Dec. 24, 1872, aged 63 years. His wife Harriet (daughter of Joseph Baker Jr.), died June 3, 1886, aged 77 years. Their son, Edwin R. M. Horton, Co. A., 3d Rhode Island Heavy Artillery, died at Hilton Head, S.C., Jan. 17, 1862, aged 22 years. "Away from his home and friends of his youth, He hasted the herald of Mercy and Truth." Darius Horton, 1832 - 1913. His wife Mary A., 1828 - 1897. Hiram Horton, died Sept. 25, 1896, aged 83 years. His wife Eliza S., died May 15, 1882, aged 72 years. Their son, John Ed. Horton, 1836 - 1911. Prominent in town affairs. His wife Sarah J., died April 13, 1886, aged 43 years. Aaron Horton (son of Solomon Jr.), died Dec. 3, 1854, aged 74 years. His wife Bethany (Baker), died Jan. 31, 1840, aged 56 years. Nathaniel B. Horton (son of Aaron and Bethany), died Jan. 4, 1900, aged 79 years. Mr. Horton for many years held important offices in town. His wife Mary J. (Buffinton), died March 24, 1913, aged 81 years. Other Hortons buried here are James 2d and Almira his wife with their children: John and Susanna his wife with their children; also Alfred, Eliphalet, and Betsey who died Oct. 14, 1894, aged 91 years. Hiram W. Martin, son of Luther and Nancy (Wheeler) Martin, born Aug. 13, 1812, died June 29, 1892, in his 80th year. His wife Avis died March 26, 1886, aged 72 years. Earl P. Martin (son of Luther and Nancy), born Nov. 26, 1810, died July 7, 1892, aged 81 years. His wife Phoebe C., born May 25, 1810, died June 29, 1884. Their daughter, Esther P., born Dec. 8, 1840, married Jason N. Wheaton of Rehoboth, who was born June 10, 1836, died Jan. 29, 1914, aged 77 years. Widow now living (1918). Luther Ainsworth Martin, born Nov. 8, 1819, died April 1, 1904, aged 84 years. His wife Harriet L., born Oct. 7, 1821 (living). Parents of Frank who married Mary Horton, and Harriet who married Capt. Otis A. Baker. One Revolutionary soldier lies here - Nathaniel Round, who died in 1850, aged 90 years. Four Davis brothers, sons of Joseph, are here interred: Joseph L. Davis, died Nov. 21, 1889, aged 63 years. His wife Mary Ann, died Dec. 19, 1882, aged 55 years. John A. Davis, died June 22, 1896, aged 87 years. His wife Melinda A., died Aug. 14, 1887, aged 76 years. Edmund E. Davis, 1817 - 1893. His wife Mary (Baker), daughter of Joseph Baker senior, born September, 1819 (living.) William L. Pierce (son of Jabez and Abagail), died Aug. 16, 1885, aged 48 years, chairman of School Board many years. The Pierce lineage is: Capt. Michael (1), Ephraim (2), Ephraim (3), Deacon Mial (4), Joshua (5), Henry (6), Jabez (7), William L. (8), Charles L. (9), John W. (9), Clifford L. (10), Stella (10) (married Lester M. Briggs). John Kelton (son of Rev. George Kelton), born July 14, 1818, died Aug. 6, 1860. His wife Hannah M. (Baker), born Sept. 24, 1819, died May 8, 1899. Two daughters survive: Mary, married John W. Pierce; Hannah J., married Frank H. Pierce (son of Joshua). Levi Bullock, died Feb. 19, 1836, in his 47th year. His wife Roxanna died Aug. 29, 1878, in her 89th year. Also two daughters, Ann Maria and Ardelia. William Hadfield, 1804 - 1872. His wife Ann T., 1806 - 1875. The Wests of this neighborhood are buried either in this yard or a small yard across the way, adjoining that of Joshua Pierce. The following are buried in Cole Brook Cemetery: Samuel West, son of Benjamin, 1790 - 1866. His wife, Mary (Pierce), 1787 - 1858. Horace, son of Samuel, 1824 - 1861. His wife Betsey, 1823 - 1911. Dexter West, cousin to Samuel, 1834 - 1913. His wife Julia E. 1839 - 1907. In the small yard opposite lies Benjamin Jr., brother of Samuel, 1807 - 1887. Also his wife Lucinda (Payson) West, 1804 - 1887. Also two sisters of Benjamin West - Eliza and Lydia (wife of Cromwell Horton). Also Sarah Brayton, sister of Lucinda Payson West. Just across the way from the Cole Brook Cemetery is the family burying ground of Joshua Pierce, who died Nov. 25, 1803, aged 49 years. Revolutionary soldier, killled by falling from his horse. Manufactured knee-buckles on Cole Brook. Susanna (Round), his wife, died in 1850, aged 97 years. Joshua Pierce (son of the former) died Nov. 19, 1875, aged 78 years. He made the first cast-iron plows in New England. Betsy Wheaton, his wife, died in 1890, aged 86 years. Wilson D. Pierce (son of Joshua Jr.), 1842 - 1904. Member of the Rhode Island Hospital Guard and Veteran of the Civil War. Wheaton Pierce, brother of Wilson D., killed at the battle of Cold Harbor, June 6, 1864, aged 32 years. The family descent is traced as follows: Capt. Michael Pierce(1), b. 1615; Ephraim (2) b. ___; Ephraim Jr. (3), b. 1674; Dea. Mial (4), b. Apr. 24, 1693; Joshua (5), b. 1726; Joshua, (6) b. 1754; Joshua (7), b. 1797; Wilson D. (8), b. 1842 (one of thirteen children). THE STEVENS CORNER CEMETERY This yard is in North Rehoboth, on the road leading to Rehoboth Village (Annawan Street), and is in the care of the Stevens Corner Association, Mrs. Albert R. Lewis, Secretary. Only one lot is under perpetual care. There is great need of funds for putting and keeping in order this interesting old yard. Mr. Charles F. Wilmarth is caretaker. More than seven hundred bodies are buried here, with very few expensive stones. Some of the more distinguished names are: Lemuel Morse, Esq., died March 30, 1869, aged 74 years. Abagail Morse (wife), died Oct. 5, 1869, aged 73 years. Eliza Morse (daughter), died June 3, 1865, aged 29 years. "Shed not for me the bitter tear Nor give the heart to vain regret; 'Tis but the casket that lies here; The gem that filled it sparkles yet." "Squire Morse" was prominent in civic and educational affairs and was greatly respected. Amos Round, Revolutionary soldier, died 1815, aged 79 years. John Round, Revolutionary soldier, died, 1847, aged 89 years. Nathan Hicks, Patriot of the Revolution, died 1845, aged 84 years. Albert F. Smith, soldier in the Civil War, died 1863, aged 21 years. Charles Bowen, soldier in the Civil War, died 1904, aged 86 years. Charles W. Bowen (son of Charles), soldier in the Civil War, died 1902, aged 57 years. Cyrus A. Bowen (also son of Charles), soldier in the Civil War, died 1892, aged 44 years. Other Civil War veterans buried in this yard are: George L. David, died 1864, aged 21 years. Ira H. Round, died Oct. 19, 1868, aged 23 years. Jason W. Fuller, 1825 - 1896, Co. H., 3d Regt. Mass. Vols. Albert S. Pratt, died 1906, aged 65 years. Francis H. Simmons, died at Harpers Ferry, 1862, in his 22d year. William D. Packard, 1838 - 1900, Co. G., 4th Mass. Menzias R. Randall, M.D., died July 23, 1882, aged 88 years. A popular physician and politician. State Senator, 1859-60. George H. Randall, M. D., (son of the former), died May 6, 1915, aged 63 years. Rev. George W. Wallace, 1814 - 1880. Caroline (his wife) 1816 - 1886. Remember Smith (granite monument), 1822 - 1891. Prominent in town affairs and representative to the General Court, 1881. Othniel Stevens (son of Grenville), died in 1903, aged 82 years. "Stand still, kind reader, spend a tear Upon the dust that slumbers here; And when you read the fate of me, Think on the glass that runs for thee." He was the son of Ebenezer and Margaret (Whitaker) Peck of Palmer's River, who established the iron-forging privilege on Meadow Hill Brook. Jothan Round died in 1877, aged 72 years: "We miss thee when the morning dawns; We miss thee when the night returns, We miss thee here, we miss thee there, Father, we miss the everywhere." Cephas Keith, died Feb. 16, 1913, aged 85 years. Jarvis B. Smith (son of Aaron), died Nov. 13, 1894, aged 93 years. Three of his children died in one week of typhoid fever. Sybil Lane, died Aug. 26, 1910, aged 101 years. Hugh Bullock, died in 1771 in the 65th year of his age. The earliest recorded burial is Dorcas Bullock, daughter of Capt. James Bullock, died in 1820 in the 90th year of her age. In this ancient cemetery there are many unmarked graves, and some are marked by short, rude stones with no inscription. A little farther down the road is a small family graveyard in which a tomb was built in 1848 by Eneas Round, who died soon after at the age of 75 years. His body remained in the tomb until his wife Mary died in 1886, aged 93, when she was buried by his side. Close to this yard, but within the highway limits, is a very crude old stone resting on the ground like a grave-stone with this rought inscription: M 8 T meaning "8 miles to Taunton," probably the last way-mark of its kind in town. THE BRIGGS CORNER CEMETERY This yard is under the care of the Briggs Corner Cemetery Association, Mrs. J. L. Merry, Secretary. The cemetery has two parts, the old or free part and the new, which was opened about forty-five years ago. In the old part many of the stones are of blue slate and some of the graves are more than a hundred years old. Among the oldest are the names of Samuel Macomber, who died in 1771, aged 53; Remember Kent, who died in 1773, aged 28; Jacob Kent, who died in 1780; and Samuel Blackinton, who died in 1803. Both parts are fairly well kept, but without funds for perpetual care. A good wall separates the yard from the highway. Many of the burials have been of Attleborough residents, as a large part of Briggs Corner lies across the line and within the limits of that town. Running parallel with the road is a row of six plain monumens, four of marble and two of granitem and all of a similar type. One of these is to the memory of Rev. Thomas Perry, who died Aug. 29, 1852, aged 70; and Seba Perry, who died April 17, 1881, aged 67. A second is inscribed with the name of Joseph Wetherell, 1800 - 1882. A third to Samuel Sanford, 1773 - 1884; and to his only son Samuel Sumner, who died in 1851, aed 15, to whom the following beautiful epitaph refers: "Only one bud adorned our bower And shed its fragrance round; We watched it opening very hour, But ah! the Spoiler came in power And dashed it to the ground. Yet not forever in the dust This cherished bud shall lie; No! in the garden of the just, Beneath God's glorious eye, we trust 'Twill bloom again on high." A fourth monument honors Col. Elkanah Briggs, Mass. Militia and his son Nelson Briggs, 1822 - 1891. A fifth (of granite) is in memory of James Mugg, 1807 - 1884. The sixth (also of granite) is to Darius Briggs, 1826 - 1914. Enclosed by an iron fence is a stone in honor of Elder David Steere, once preacher at the Irons Church, not far away, but now gone and its site obliterated. Died Dec. 1, 1854, in his 64th year. Another stone bears the name of Elder Samuel Northrup, "minister of the Baptist Church in Rehoboth" (the Irons Church), died in 1812, aged 58. On another stone we read: "In memory of Deacon Ezekial Kent who died May 17, 1842, in his 98th year. He had been a professor of religion 74 years and sustained the office of Deacon 72 years. The number of his descendants at the time of his death was upwards of 160. 'With long life shall I satisfy him and show him my salvation.' Ps. 91 : 16. In memory of Mrs. Ruth Kent, consort of Deacon Ezekial Kent. Died Dec. 8, 1818. In her 74th year. She left 9 children, 60 grandchildren, 34 great-grandchildren." Other names are: Dr. Seth Bellow, died in 1834, aged 43. Dr. George Fuller, died in 1834, aged 46. Seneca Sanford, Esq., died in 1852, aged 53. Names of soldiers or patriots of the Revolution are: Jonathan Wilmarth, Joseph Barrows, David Perry, Ezra Perry, Ichobod Perry, Daniel Balkom, Isaac Perry. These graves are marked with flags, and also the graves of soldiers in the civil war, whose names follow: James Perry, Mortimer Sherman, George B. Torrey, Asa Hicks, William Caswell, Barton Freeman, Vernon Lane, Eli Barrett, Edward Crotty, Edward Atkinson, Samuel A. Cash, George Thrasher, Aaron B. Burt. Other family names may be mentioned as: Smith, Newell, Ingalls, Miller, Snow, Cole, Reed, Carpenter, Knight, Campbell, Shaw, Paine, Slater, Worrall, Stoddard, Handy, Slade, Ring, McCann, Hewitt, Knapp, Howland, Horr, French, Richmond, Porter, Sumner, Thayer, Gould, Draper, Cranston, Richards, Dryers, Willis, Downey. THE SMALLER YARDS THE WHEELER and HORTON CEMETERY The Wheeler and Horton Cemetery is located at "Horton's Signal" and is one of the best private burial-places in the town, containing about half an acre and enclosed by an excellent wall. The stones are mostly granite and the yard in under perpetual care. Here is buried Shubael Wheeler, a soldier of the Revolution, born Sept. 29, 1758, in the old Wheeler House across the way, now gone. He died Feb. 20, 1812. His father was Philip Wheeler, called Capt. Wheeler, born at Rehoboth, May 4, 1733. He was accepted by the D.A.R. as "Patriot." His grandfather was Capt. Philip Wheeler, who died in Rehoboth Sept. 29, 1765, in his 66th year. He is designated as "Colonel Wheeler." Shubael's daughter, Lavina, married Simeon Horton, who with his wife is buried in the Wheeler and Horton yard. He was descended from Solomon Horton of Dighton (Thomas (1), Solomon (2), Solomon Jr. (3), Daniel (4), born Jan. 30, 1749-50. Simeon (5).) He was born Sept. 27, 1784, and died 1833. Some of his children are buried here: Daniel M., 1816-1893, with Adeline his wife, 1833 - 1872, and their son-in-law, Albert T. Cobb. Edward Hiram, 1820 - 1904, and his two wives Hannah and Maria (Nichols). George Leonard, 1824 - 1907, unmarried. Edward Hiram kept a store nearby for many years. His daughter Mary, wife of George D. Nichols, is buried here, and his nephew, Hiram Kingman, and wife Isadore (Baker). THE ESEK PIERCE YARD This ancient burying-ground is located on the Alfred C. Case farm, near the Hornbine Church. Here several generations of Pierces are interred. The first burial was thta of Capt. Mial Pierce, son of Dea. Mial and brother of Joshua, who died March 15, 1792, in his 71st year. Patience (Martin), his wife, died Aug. 12, 1770, in her 62d year. Capt. Mial served as town constable in 1756. Here lies Henry Pierce, son of Joshua and Mary (Horton), who died Feb. 12, 1829, in his 79th year. Lydia Mason, his wife, died Aug. 21, 1839, in her 84th year. Esek Pierce, son of Henry, died Aug. 4, 1870, in his 84th year. Czarina (Brown), his wife, died in 1841, in her 47th year. Esek had a son, Esek Henry, whose place of burial is unknown. A small monument bears the name Barnard Pierce, brother of Henry, who died May 5, 1842, age 78. Mary (Rounds), his wife, died Nov. 16, 1849, aged 82 years; 1767 - 1849. The apparent number of graves is forty-four. One stone has the name of Abby Pierce, born Jan. 16, 1780; died Feb. 20, 1869, aged 88. The line of descent is Capt. Michael (1), Ephraim (2), Ephraim Jr. (3), Dea. Mial (4), Joshua (5), Henry (6), Esek (7), Esek Henry (8). THE PELEG PIERCE YARD This cemetery, now neglected and grown up with bushes, is located on the old Nathan and Peleg Pierce farm, at the end of Pierce Lane, remote from the highway and within half a mile of the Horton school-house. Here are buried numberous descendants of Elder Nathan Pierce, who had sixteen children. One of these was Peleg, who always lived on the home place, 1756 - 1828, and who with his five wives is buried in this lot. Their names are: Hannah (Martin), Phoebe (Salsbury), Mehitable (Pierce), Abi (Martin), and Martha (Cornell). The remains of Elder Nathan and his son Elder Preserved and others have been transferred to the Village Cemetery, while the old yard in marked for oblivion. Beside the lane leading to the old Pieerce homestead is the conspicuous lot of Isaac Pierce, son of Elder Nathan, a soldier of the Revolution, 1763 - 1849; above his grave is a large mound from the top of which a stone rises plainly inscribed. He was the father of Lyman Pierce, a successful merchant, and grandfather of Hon. Addison P. Munroe, who has provided a fund for the perpetual care of the lot. THE NICHOLS, COLE and MOULTON YARD This enclosure contains one-third of an acre, set off from the Nichols and Moulton farms, situated half a mile directly south of Mt. Terrydiddle on Moulton Street. The oldest person buried here is Otis Nichols who died. Feb. 2, 1888, aged 92 years. Galen, brother of Otis, is honored by a small but find granite monument. He married Huldah Martin of Swansea. He died March 2, 1877, aged 78. An ancestor, Capt. Israel Nichols, is buried in an old orchard on the other side of the road, having died of small-pox in the year 1800. He was a Revolutionary soldier. His wife Rhoda lies beside him. The order of descent is: Thomas (1), Richard (2), Richard (3), Israel (4), Israel (5), Galen (6), Stephen (7), back to Otis (6), & Samuel (6), Geo. D. (7). Albert Cole is buried in this yard. Of the three Moulton brothers buried here, Elihu Jr. (5), has the most prominent stone: 1807 - 1845. His wife was Mary Powell of Taunton, whom he married Aug. 17, 1832. His fahter Elihu (4), born Oct. 23, 1781, married Nancy Pitts of Cranston, R.I., March 17, 1803. He was the son of Stephen (3) and Deborah Mason, who was the son of Stephen (2) and Hannah Bliss, who was the son of Stephen (1) and Rebecca. Elihu, Jr. (6), had twin brothers, George Nelson and John Brooks, who were born Feb. 11, 1821. John B. died Oct. 3, 1894, aged 73, and George N., March 6, 1895, aged 74. For years they lived by themselves unmarried, on the home place across the way, and were thought to be eccentric, a natural result of their isolation. The order of descent is: George (5), John (5), and Elihu (5) of Elihu (4), of Stephen (3), of Stephen (2) of Stephen (1). The first Stephen was a deacon in the Congregational Church at Palmer's River, and he and his son Stephen are buried in that old churchyard. The Moulton part of the yead has no care, but is thickly covered with Periwinkle which in May is bright with beautiful blue blossoms. THE J. STILLMAN PIERCE YARD This family enclosure, containing an eighth of an acre on Kelton Street, was laid out about the year 1840, at first well up on Mt. Terrydiddle, but later removed to its base. Its wall was built by the Millerite preacher at Oak Swamp, Elder M. Gammons, who, while preaching the immediate coming of Christ, earned his bread "by the sweat of his face." Here are buried Nathan Pierce, 1777 - 1861, and his wife Rhoda (Guiles), daughter of Dea. Ebenezer Guiles of Wrentham, 1783 - 1858. Near by rest their three sons, Childs R., 1820 - 1845, married Cynthia (Pierce) 1822 - 1814, who survived him and remarried. Joseph Stillman, 1814 - 1897, and wife Sybel (Horton), 1810 - 1897. Reuben G., 1806 - 1855, and wife Nancy (Luther), daughter of Elder Childs Luther. Another stone records the name of Rebecca, wife of Jonathan Pierce, 1778 - 1802. Jonathan was brother of Nathan and son of Nathaniel. Two daughters of Nathan and Rhoda are buried here with their husbands: Eliza, born Oct. 9, 1801, married Warner Adams, March 14, 1830; he died in 1836, in his 29th year. Nancy, born Aug. 30, 1806, married Daniel B. Barney, Aug. 22, 1844; she died in 1854, and is made to say: - "Weep not for me my husband dear, Nor sit and shed the silent tear; But raise your thoughts to joys on high Where saints immortal never die." The only son of J. Stillman is Charles Everett, born May 26, 1851, who has the care of the yard and expects to be buried therein. The pedigree is: Charles E. (8), J. Stillman (7), etc., Nathan (6), Nathaniel (5), Joseph (4), Azrikam (3), Ephraim (2), Capt. Michael.(1). J. Stillman had a daughter, Asenath E., who married William Goff and has two children resting in this yard. THE OAK SWAMP BURYING GROUND This is a small and neat family yard near the church. The names of Pierce, Bryant, and Horton are here represented. Elder James L. Pierce, 1822 - 1897, preached at both the Oak Swamp and the Hornbine Churches for some years. He also held pastorates in other places. His wife Sarah M. (Bryant), 1820 - 1893, to whom he was married on the 16th of Aug., 1840. Here lies also Anstrus (Drown) Bryant, who died June 29, 1877, aged 94 years. THE BOSWORTH CEMETERY This is also a small family burying-ground located about six hundred yards north of the Hornbine Church. It has a neglected appearance. The Bosworths and Joneses are buried here, and a solider of the Civil War, Edward P. West, who died in the battle of the Wilderness in 1864. THE JAMES HORTON FAMILY YARD This is in South Rehoboth, on Pleasant Street, half a mile south of Horton's Signal. It is set with fine marble slabs and has the best possible care. It was set apart by James Horton on a spot of land near his house. The inscriptions are as follows: "James Horton, died Jan. 10, 1875, in the 83rd year of his age. "A light from our household is gone; A voice we loved is stilled; A place is vacant at our hearth Which never can be filled." "Sophia (Wheaton) Horton, died Feb. 24, 1849, in the 53rd year of her age." "Our mother, she was all that word So full of meaning can express; And tho' her earthly sun is set, Its light shall linger round us yet, Pure, radient, blest." "Samuel L. Peirce, Apr. 13, 1828 - Aug. 31, 1911." "Ann Eliza (Horton) Peirce, March 26, 1832 - Oct. 5, 1911. "Until the day breaks and the shadows flee away." Two graves without stones hold the precious remains of Horace Le Baron Horton, Feb. 22, 1820 - June 23, 1870, and Emeline Baker Horton, Feb. 15, 1819 - Jan. 25, 1889. THE SAMUEL T. WHEELER CEMETERY The Samuel T. Wheeler Cemetery is situated on a beautiful knoll of oaks on the opposite side of the road from the James Horton lot, and is under perpetual care. Samuel T. Wheeler died 1864 in his 81st year. John W. Horton (son-in-law), 1806 - 1889. Mary A. Wheeler Horton (daughter), 1813 - 1900. Their son Edward Horton is buried here. A daughter, Rachel C., died Dec. 4, 1836, in her 22d year. "Farewell, brothers and parents dear, I've left this world of pain, And when you see this hillock here Remember we shall meet again." Other members of these families rest here under the trees on land which belonged to the Wheeler farm. It is expected that Edward Horton's widow will be the last person to be buried on this lot. THE JONATHAN WHEELER CEMETERY The Jonathan Wheeler Cemetery is situated a mile or more north of the Orleans Factory on Wheeler Street, and is in good condition. Here rests Dea. Jonathan Wheeler, who died Sept. 13, 1869, in his 77th year. He was an officer in the Oak Swamp Baptist Church. Rachel his wife (daughter of Nathan and Betsy Goff), died Nov. 6, 1869, in the 80th year of her age. One son, Dea. Nathan G. Wheeler, Nov. 20, 1826 - Jan. 10, 1897, and his wife Julia M. (Kendrick) Wheeler, died July 4, 1892, and also three daughters are buried here; one of these, Elizabeth S., born March 30, 1829, married Rev. Charles P. Walker, donor of a fund for the perpetual care of the lot. A few other bodies rest in this yard. THE HUNT GRAVEYARD The Hunt graveyard is a small, rough enclosure at the corner of Broad and Salisbury Streets. Here seven at least of the Hunt family are buried, three of whom died in 1777, - a son and two daughters of Isaiah and Mary (Blake) Hunt. Isaiah was the son of John and Susanna (Sweeting), and John was the son of Ephraim who gave tghe "Ministerial" estate to the Church. THE MEDBURY GRAVEYARD The Medbury yard is north of Rocky Hill, near the Willis school-house, - a very small yard with few graves. The principal stone is inscribed thus: "Sacred to the Memory of Ebenezer Medbury, who died Jan. 24, 1825. in the 68th year of his age. Revolutionary Soldier." A companion stone reads: "Widow Elizabeth Medbury, died Sept. 5, 1851, in the 84th year of her age. "Beloved in life, lamented in death, Calm and resigned she yielded up her breath, Freed from life's care and every pain, Our loss, we trust is her eternal gain." THE BLISS BURYING GROUND The Bliss burying-ground in the northwest part of the town is a small unkept lot in which are buried: Abel Bliss (son of Abiah and grandson of Lieut. Ephraim Bliss), died Nov. 2, 1852, in the 90th year of his age. Lucy (Carpenter), wife of Abel Bliss, who died Aug. 3, 1835, aged 66 years. "With poverty of spirit blest, Rest; happy saint, in Jesus rest." Other nams are Lucy and Sally Bliss; Huldah B. Tripp; Huldah, wife of Joseph Pierce; Mary K., wie of Jason P. Lord; and several children. THE HIX CEMETERY The Hix Cemetery is located back from the road leading westward from the Oak Swamp Schoolhouse, now Brook Street. It is a part of the old Hix homestead, afterwards the Samuel Baker homestead, where Mrs. Samuel Baker ("Aunt Patience") resided for more than eighty years. She and her husband and several other members of the Baker family are buried in this yard. (for dates, see Personal Sketches.) Elder John Hix lived on this farm, and here his two sons were doubtless born, Jacob and Daniel, both of whom became preachers. His grave is in this lot, which he had set apart. He died in March, 1799, aged 87 years. Also his son Elder Jacob Hix, who died March 30, 1809, in the 70th year of his age. He was for thirty years pastor of the Oak Swamp Church, while he tilled the farm, entailed from his father, and ran his saw-mill on the brook back of his house. Another stone marks the grave of Elder Childs Luther who followed Elder Hix as pastor of the Church, which he served from 1809 to 1841. The tomb here was erected by Nathan Bowen, Jr., in 1820. He died in 1853 aged 90 years. Two veterans of the Civil War rest here: Charles Miller and Alexander Williams (colored). In this lot lies interrred the body of William Horton (son of William), died Nov. 16, 1860, aged 89 years. "11 sons his inheritance, Posterity his reward." THE GOFF and WHEELER CEMETERY This is an old, negleced yard opposite the town-house on the Bay State Road. On the left of the steps as you enter from the road is the grave of Joseph Goff 1st, who was the son of Richard, who was the son of Anthony. He died Jan. 18, 1829, in the 95th year of his age. "Death is a debt to nature due; I've paid my debt and so must you." His wife Patience (Thurber) died Sept. 3, 1819, in the 87th year of her age. Joseph and Patience had eleven daughters, one of whom, Mehitable, married (1) Levi Goff, and (2) Elder Childs Luther. She died April 2, 1857, aged 83 years, and is buried here. Joseph also had a son Richard who was the father of Nelson, who was the father of George Nelson. Richard died Sept. 1, 1836, age 87 years, and his grave is in this yard. His wife Mehitable, daughter of Stephen Bullock, died in 1843, aged 76. Here rests also Joseph Goff 2d, son of Joseph and Patience, who died Sept. 12, 1840, in his 69th year. Also his son Joseph Goff 3d, who died Jan. 22, 1874, in the 72d year of his age. Also Cromwell Wheeler, who died March 14, 1884, aged 95 years. Olive, his wife, died Nov. 21, 1866, aged 73 years. Cromwell Wheeler, Jr., son of Cromwell and Olive, died in 1905, aged 91. Abby (Goff), his wife, died in 1897, aged 79 years. Several of their descendants also rest here. Neatly every stone in the yard bears an epitaph. One of these reads: "How fondly we loved thee No pencil can tell; Nor the anguish it cased us To bid thee farwell." THE MILLARD YARD The Millard Yard is located one-fourth of a mile north of the Oak Swamp Meeting House, containing about a quarter of an acre, enclosed by a very old wall and utterly neglected. Here are some twenty-five graves, a few of them very old: Samuel Millard, died May 24, 1826, in his 77th year; Mary his wife died Dec. 6, 1810. Here also are Henry and Sarah, Samuel and Rachel (Wright). Among the old slate stones difficult to decipher are Mary, died Aug. 18, 1720, aged 17; another Mary died 1729, aged 29. A Nancy Millard was buried in 1782. The Millard family settled in this section very early in the eighteenth century. One Samuel, whose wife inherited Milton Hill Summit, removed from Rehoboth to that place. His son was a graduate of Oxford University, England. His cousin Thomas owned and deeded the State House lot to the State of Massachusetts. THE OTIS J. MARTIN CEMETERY Located in the Martin neighborhood in South Rehoboth, - a small yard inclosed by a double wall. Ambrose Martin, died April 14m 1854m aged 71. Had two wives: Phoebe, died 1810. Polly, died 1878. Lydia, daughter of Ambrose and Polly, died Jan. 7, 1853, in her 37th year. Otis J., son born April 15, 1825, died March 10, 1900. Had two wives: Celia, died July 6, 1851, aged 28 years. "Eare we'll hope to meet again In brighter worlds: farewell till then." Sophia M., born Jan. 11, 1829, died Oct. 20, 1905. A fine granite stone marks their resting place. Abby, daughter of Otis and Sophia, died March 10, 1865, aged 4 years, 9 mos. and 10 days. "Little Abby has gone home to Jesus." John E., son of Otis and Sophia M., died Dec. 9, 1882, aed 19 years. "God saw when his footsteps faltered, When his heart grew weak and faint, He marked when his strength was failing, And listened to each complaint; For the pathway had grown too steep, And folded in fair, green pastures, He gave our loved one sleep." A double stone apart from the rest has the names of Joseph and Harriet Byrne, parents of Mrs. Geo. H. Martin: Joseph, 1849 -1906; Harriet, 1843 - 1915. Clarence H., a little son of Geo. H. and Lillie M., rests here. THE LOVEL GOFF YARD This old yard is located on Elm Avenue and contains about one-eighty of an acre. It is now grown up to bushes. An immense cluster of lilacs adorns it center, - beautiful and fragrant in their season. About one-third of the area is covered with the charming lily of the valley, its tiny white bells sweetly fragrant in May and early June. here are buried members of the Goff family, including Lovel Goff, who died Jan. 13, 1832, in his 70th year; also Lydia his wife. At least five sons of Squier and Grissell, viz.: Israel (Revolutionary Soldier), Squier, Constant, Charles and Sylvanus; also Cromwell, Baylies, and others. Other family names are Hix, Wheeler, Salisbury, and Horton. Levi Salisbury (1794 - 1882) was the last burial here. The remains of Isaiah and Lydia (Goff) Bowen, parents of William Henry, have been removed to the Village Cemetery. THE ROUNDS GRAVEYARD This very old, neglected yard lies off Plain Street in South Rehoboth. Its location is on a picturesque ridge bordering a ravine running parallel to the highway and would not be noticed in passing. Here are three small stone bearing the name of Rounds: George Rounds, died Oct. 3, 1791, in his 73d year; Chace Rounds, died Jan. 15, 1821, in his 76th year. "In memory of Hannah, wife of Chace Rounds, who died Jan. 14, 1827, aged 78 years." There are numberous graves along the ridge, marked by rude stones stock in the ground without inscription. Some of the burials doubtless date back from one hundred and fifty to two hundred years.