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It should be noted, that items in "italics" are not engraved in the memorial

NOTE:
                     Name between **__** are Revolutionary War Soldier Graves
                         Name betwen ***__*** are Civil War Soldier Graves

AMSDEN

Mr. Abraham Amsden 1763

Here lies Buried
Ye Body of Joseph Amsden
Son of Cap' Thomas & Mrs Eunice Amsden
Who Departed This Life
March 30, A.D. 1736
In ye 21st year of His Age

ARNOLD

Herbert W., son of
Winslow Arnold
Died Sept. 16, 1884
AE 2yrs 10 mos

Winslow Arnold
Died Mar 17, 1884
AE 33 yrs 6 mos

BAILEY

Mrs Elizabeth Bailey
Wife of Col. Silas Bailey of
Bairlin & formerly the Wife
of Capt. Paul Brigham
of Marlborough
died March 30, 1793
aged 53 years

BAKER

Arethus Baker
2nd Wife of
Re. Jacob Baker
& Sister of the former
died Sept. 23, 1845
aged 23 years

Hannah Baker
Wife of
Rev Jacob Baker
died Feb. 2, 1843
aged 28 years
The above were daughters of Ephraim and Ann (Temple) Howe, of Marlborough.  Rev Jacob Baker was a brother Rev Zephania Baker who was librarian of the Free Public Library of Worcester, Mass. from 1860 - 1870

BARNS

Deacon Daniel Barns
whose Remains
are here inter'd
fell on sleep
March 24, 1775
in ye 74th Year of his age

Eda
Son of Lovell & Rebecca Barns
died Jan 9, 1801
aged 2 years 5mos & 11 ds

Here Lies Buried
The Body of
Mr. Edward Barns
Who Deceased
September 25, 1755
In ye 75 year of his age

In Memory of
Mrs Martha Barns
the Wife of Daniel Barns
she died May 22, 1768
in ye 29th Year of her age

Here Lies Buried
The Body of
Mrs. Ruth Barns Wife
of Mr. John Barns
Who Died July 1, 1752
In ye 31 year of Her age

Samuel Barns
Son of Mr. Soloman Barns
died Sept 10, 1776
in ye 4th year of his age

BARNES

In Memory of
**Col. Edward Barnes**
Graduated atHarvard Col'g 1764
Member of Prov. Cong's 1774
Col. in Com'd of Reg't at
Canbridge 1775
Who died Nov 16, 1803
AE 59
Also his wife
Submit Forbes
Who died
Aug 6, 1827
AE 81
This grave has a Revolutionary marker.  Submit Forbes or Forbush was an adopted daughter of Zerrubable Rice, and probably daughter of Phinehas and Sarah (Bellows) Forbush, born Oct. 8, 1746

In Memory of
Mrs. Elizabeth,
Consort of
Dea. William barnes
who died Nov. 28, 1830
AE 62
She was the daughter of Winslow and Elizabeth (Harrigton) Brigham

Lydia Barnes
Born Nov. 2, 1802
died Aug 3, 1866
She was the daughter of William and Elizabeth (Brigham) Barnes

Erected in Memory of
Rebecca youngest daughter of
Moses and Hepzibah Barnes
who died Jan 21, 1835
aged 4 yrs & 9 mos

In Memory of
samuel Barnes
who died  June 2, 1816
AE 26

In Memory of
Mr. Soloman Barnes
who died Nov 21, 1830
AE 90

In Memory of
Mrs. Judith,
wife of Mr. Soloman Barnes
who died April 19, 1820
AE 77
Judith, wife of Sloman Barnes, was a daughter of John and Abigail (Morse) Hapgood.

In Memory of
William Barnes
Son of Dea. William Barnes
& Mrs. Elizabeth his wife
who died April 1, 1822
AE 15 years

Erected in Memory of
Dea. William Barnes
who died March 7, 1823
AE 56

In Memory of
Zeruiah Barnes
Wife of Deacon Daniel Barnes
who departed this life
Sept 12, 1781
Aged 76 years

BEEMAN

Here lies Buried
Ye Body of  Lieu Abraham Beeman
who departed this life
November 13 AD 1750
Age 58 years 6M & 9D

In Memory of
Mrs Mary Beeman
Widow of Abrahm Beeman
She died May 18, 1790
aged 91 years & 18 days

BENDER

In Memory of
Mrs. Abigail Bender
wife of Mr Peter Bender
who died April 27, 1805
AE 60
She was the daughter of Jotham and Abigail Brigham, born April 22, 1745; married Feb 27, 1767

In Memory of
Mr. Jotham Bender A. B.
who died Feb 9, 1800
AE 28

Also
Mr. John Bender
who died Oct. 31, 1793
in North Carolina
AE 24

and
Mr. Stephen Bender
who died May 14, 1802
in Cape Francois
AE 25
These men ware brothers

Erected in Memory of
Mr. Peter Bender
who died Jan 6, 1832
AE 87

BENT

In Memory of
Mrs Anna Bent
wife of Mr Peter Bent Jr.
who died May 11, 1781
Aged 27 Years

Here Lies ye
Body of Deborah Bent
Daughter of Mr. Peter & Mrs Mary Bent
who died Feb 20, 1755
in ye 4 year of her age

Jabez Son to
Mr. Peter & Mary bent
Died Aug 5, 1740
in ye 2nd Year of his age

In Memory of
**Mr. Jabez Bent**
who died May 26, 1817
AE 69

Sacred To The Memory of
Mrs. Mary Bent
Relict of Mr. Peter Bent
Who departed this life
June 3, 1803
AE 93

Peter Son To
Mr.Peter & Mrs Mary Bent
Died Aug 3, 1740
in ye 7th Year of His age

Beneath There Sacred shades
rests the Remains of
Mr. Peter Bent
a man justly esteemed for his
Integrity and Usefullnes, both
in publik & private Life
He died March the 11th 1798
aged 91 years

Sacred To The Memory of
Mr. Peter Bent
Who Departed this Life
Aug. 31, 1801
AE 54

BOUKER

Here lies Buried
ye Body of Mr Ezekiel Bouker
Who Departed this Life
November 24 AD 1744
Aged 50 years & 19 days

Here lies Buried
The Body of Mrs. Rachel Bouker
Who died Apr The 12 AD 1754
In The 52 year of Her Age
The above was a daughter of John and Mary (Howe) Bouker, and a sister of Ezekiel, born Sept 9, 1702.  She was never married, the prefix Mrs. often being misapplied during the early period.

BRIGHAM

In Memory of
Aaron, Son of Mr Pau; Brigham & Mrs Elizabeth his wife
he died Oct 10, 1771
Aged 3 years 8 m & 3 d

In Memory of
Sarah, Daughter of Mr. Paul Brigham & Mrs Elizabeth his wife
she died Oct 10, 1771
Aged 1 year 11m 25 d

Here lies Buried
ye Body of Mrs Abigail Brigham
ye wife of Lieu. Samuel Brigham Esq.
who Departed this life
November 20 AD 1731
in ye 36th year of her age

Here Lies ye
Body of Abigail Brigham
daughter of Mr. Jotham & Mrs Abigail brigham
who died September 11, 1740
in ye 4th year of her age

In Memory of
Alden Brigham
Son of Mr. Abner Brigham & Dorothy his wife
who died Sep 9, 1797
age 4 months & 5 days

In Memory of
Mrs Betsy
Wife of Mr. Willard brigham
who died Dec 11, 1820
AE 40
She was the daughter of Oliver and Betsy (Howe) Russell

Here Lies ye Body of
Mrs. Bithiah Brigham
wife of Lieu Jedidiah Brigham
she dec Jan 23 AD 1756
in ye 61st Year of her Age
She was the daughter of Joseph and Dorothy (Martin) Howe

In Memory of
Mrs. Catharine
Wife of Mr. Ithamar Brigham
who died April 13, 1804
Daughter of Soloman and Judith (Hapgood) Barnes

In Memory of
Mrs Comfort Brigham
Wife of Mr. Joseph Brigham
who departed this life
sep 24, 1755
Aged 47 years 11 months and 20 days
A daughter of John And Jerusha (Garfield) Bigelow

Damaris Brigham
Daughter of Mr Jona & Mrs Damaris Brigham
who dec July 12, 1752
in ye 7 year of Her Age

In Memory of
Capt. Daniel Brigham
who died October 11, 1818
AE 58
This grave has a Revolutionary marker

In Memory of
Dorothy Brigham
Daughter of Mr. Caleb Brigham
& Mrs Hannah his wife
who died Aug 23 AD 1785
Aged 14 years 11 months & 23 days

In Memory of
Eli Brigham
who died Aug 29, 1775
Aged 1 year 10 Months & 13 Days

Pierpont Brigham
who died Aug 31, 1775
Aged 3 years 5 months & 9 days
Children of Cap Paul Brigham & Mrs Elizabeth his wife

Here Lies Buried
ye Body of Widow Elizabeth Brighan
Relic of Cap Samuel Brigham
who depareted this life  July 26 AD 1739
in ye 75th year of her age
Maiden name Howe

Sacred to the Memory of
Mrs Elizabeth Brigham
who died Oct 25, 1815
AE age 78
Wife of Mr Winslow Brigham
A daughter of Daniel and Mary Harrington, married to Winslow Brigham July 29, 1760

This Monument
is Erected in Memory of
Capt. Ephraim Brigham
Who died Feb 7 AD 1771
AE 63

Hannah Daughter to
Mr Ephraim & Mrs Hannah Brigham
Aged 4 years & 6 Mo
Dec Sep 21, 1736

In Memory of
Mrs Hannah Brigham
wife of Mr Caleb Brigham
She died Apri; 2, 1812
AE 69 Years

In Memory of
Mr. Francis Son of
Mr. Caleb & Mrs. Hannah Brigham
Student at Harvard College
He died Nov 14, 1796
AE XX
Mrs Brigham was a daughter of Daniel and Zeruiah (Eager) Barnes

To The memory of
Mr. Ithamer Brigham
who died May the 3 1784
Aged 54 years 6 months & 27 days
This grave has a Revolutionary marker

In Memory of
Mr. Ithamer Brigham
who died March 12, 1836
AE 77

Her lies ye Body of
Lieu Jedidiah Brigham
he died May 21 AD 1763
in ye 70th Year of his age

Jedidiah
Son of Mr Winslow & Mrs Elizabeth Brigham
died ye 3rd of Sep 1766
Aged 20 months

In Memory of
Mr. Jedediah Brigham Jr.
who died Dec 1, 1829
AE 22

Jedidiah Brigham
died April 26, 1846
AE 79 years & 7 months

Lydia Brigham
died April 29, 1824
AE 53 yrs & 10 mos
Mrs Brigham was a daughter of William and Lydia (Morse) Boyd, she was married Aug 17, 1791

Jonah
Son of Paul & Fanny Brigham
died July 26, 1799
AE 2 years  6m & 1 d

In Memory of
Ens Jonathan Brigham
he died Jan 4, 1768
in ye 94th Year of his Age

In Memory of Mr Joseph Brigham
who departed this life July 29, 1786
Aged 80 years 3 months and 8 days

In Memory of
Lydia
Daughter of Mr Benjamin Brigham & Mrs Hannah his wife
she died Aug 12, 1763
Age 5y 5m

Erected
In Memory of
Mrs Lydia Brigham
Wife of Lieu Joseph Brigham
who departed this life
May 23, 1784
Aged 41 years & 38 days
Mrs Brigham was the daughter of Daniel and Zeruih Barnes

In Memory of
Mary Brigham
Wife of Ens Jonathan Brigham
she died Nov 9, AD 1751
in ye 74th Year of her Age
She was the daughter of John and Mary Fay

In Memory of
Mrs Mary Brigham
Wife of Mr Ithermer Brigham
who died May 13, 1813
AE 78
A daughter of Abraham and Mary (Rice) Beaman

Mattathias Brigham
Son f Mr Jonathan & Mrs Damaris Brigham
who Dec August 18, 1752
in ye 10th year of his age

Miriam Brigham
Daughter of Capt Paul Brigham & Mrs Elizabeth his wife
died Jan 10, 1776
Aged 12 years

In Memory of
Capt. Paul Brigham
who died June 4, 1777
Aged 40 years & 2 months

Here Lies Buried
ye Body of Phinehas Brigham
Son of Lieu Samuel Brigham & Mrs Abigail his Wife
who died August 23, 1736
in ye 11th year of his age

In Memory of
Ruth Brigham
The Wife of Mr Ithamar Brigham
She died May 29 AD 1766
Aged 34 yr 3 months & 9 days
She was hte daughter of Daniel and mary (Bigelow) Ward

In Memory of
Mrs Ruth Brigham
wife of Mr Joseph Brigham
who departed this life
Feb 7, 1786
Aged 74 years 2 months and 20 days
According to Hudsons Diary of Marlborough, Ruth was the second wife of Joseph Brigham, and at the time of her marriage to him was the widow of Elisha Wood

In Memory of
Mrs Ruth Brigham
only Daughter of Mr Ithamar & Mrs Ruth Brigham
who died Sept 20, 1797
AEtatis 41

Here Lyes Buried
The Body of Capt Samuel Brigham
Desceased July the 24, 1713
in the 59th year of his age

In Memory of
Miss Sarah
(Daughter of Mr Thomas Brigham & Mrs Sarah his wife)
she died July 21 AD 1765
In ye 34th year of Her Age

In Memory Of
Mrs Sarah Brigham
Relict of Mr Thos Brigham
She died Sept 15, 1775
Aged 74 years
She was the daughter of Joseph and Sarah (Howe) Brigham

Erecte In Memory of
Mrs Thankfull Brigham
widow of the late
Capt Daniel Brigham
who died Dec 14, 1824
AE59
She was the daughter of George and Mary (Bragg) Brigham

In Memory of
Mr Thomas Brigham
who died November 25, AD 1765
in ye 70th Year of His Age

Willard brigham
died Aug 28, 1835
AE 63

In Memory of
William (Son of Mr William Brigham & Mrs Betty his wife)
who died March 6, 1771
Aged 1 yr 2m & 7 d

Sacred to the Memory of
Mr Winslow Brigham
who died August 29, 1791
AEtatis 54

Zeruiah Brigham
Daughter of Mr Joel & Mrs Mary Brigham
died Aug 31 AD 1746
Aged 1y 5m & 20d

CLIFFORD

In Memory of
Elisabeth Clifford
Wife of Mr Jonathan Cliffor
who died Nov 17, 1775
ye 49th Year of Her Age

COLE

Mrs Elizabeth Cole
Relict of Thos Cole of Boston
died Jan 13, 1813
AN. AEt 102

COOK

George W. Cook
Died in Feltonville
Sept 4, 1830
AE 31

CROSBY

In Memory of
Mr Walter Crosby
died July 14, 1839
Aet 44

CUNNINGHAM

Mr. Eli Cunningham
died June 5, 1837
AEt 44

DAVIS

Hannah
Daughter of Mr Eliphaz & Mrs Hannah Davis
died June 12, 1816
Ae 5 months

In Memory of
 Mrs Hannah wife of Mr Eliphaz Davis
who died Aug 9, 1817
Ae 25

FAY

In Memory of
Mary
Daught of Mr Josiah & Mrs Mary Fay
& Grandaugter of Mr Peter & Mrs Mary Bent
she died Jan 22, 1773
in the 15th year of her age

FELTON

In Memory of
Mr Azadiah Felton
who died Feb 25, 1819
Ae 93 years
 & 11 Months
She was the widow of Jacob Felton, whose inscription follows, and a daughter of Ephraim Howe.  Her first name is commonly written HAZADIAH.  The prefix Mr. was cut on the stone in error

In Memory of
Mr Jacob Felton
who died November 20th 1789
in the 77th year of his age

Mrs Levinah
Wife of Mr Stephen Felton
died March 6, 1842
AEt 87
She was the daughter of David Stowe

Lucretia
Wife of Silas Felton Esq.
died July 17, 1862
Aged 84 years 4 months
A daughter of Levi Fay.  After the death of Silas Felton she married April 13, 1831 Col. Lovell Barnes, who died the following August.  Her name was again changed to Felton in 1844

In Memory of
Sally Felton
daughter of Mr Joel & Susanna Felton
who died Sep 26, 1804
Aged 3 years & 11 months & 8 days
Her parents are buried in Brigham Cemetery

In Memeory of
Mr Silas felton
Son of Mr Jacob & Hezediah Felton
who died Sept 4, 1775
in the 21st year of his age

Silas Felton Esq.
Died In Feltonville
Aug 16, 1828
Aged 52 y's 6 mo

Erected in Memory of
Mr. Stephen Felton
who died Nov 3, 1827
AEt 75
This grave has a Revolutionary marker

GATES

In Memory of
Mrs. Elizabeth Gates
Relict of Capt Silas Gates
who died March 20, 1806
AEt 74
She was the daughter of Ebenezer Bragg, who moved from Marlborough to Shrewsbury

In Memory of
**Captain Silas Gates**
who died August 25, 1793
AEtatis 66
This grave has a Revolutionary marker

In Memory of
William Gates
Son of Capt William & Mrs Elizabeth Gates
who died Sept 26, 1806
in the 14th year of his age

GIBBON

This Monument is erected
In Memory of
Mrs Abigail Gibbon
Consort of Mr Samuel Gibbon
who departed this life the 19th of July, 1787
in the 26th year of her age
She was the daughter of Isaac and Hepzibah Colburn of Dedham, and came to Marlborough from that town with her husband soon after her marriage

This Monument is erected
In Memory of
Mrs Abigail Gibbon
Consort of Samuel Gibbon, Esq.
who departed this life March 31, 1826
AE 50
She was the thirs wife of Samuel Gibbon.  Her maiden name was Cogswell.

Sacred to the Memory of
Mrs Elizabeth Gibbon
Wife of Mr. Samuel Gibbon
who departed this life
April 29, 1800
aged 32 years
She was the second wife of Samuel Gibbon.  Her maiden name was Perkins

Erected in Memory of
Two Children of Samuel and Abigail Gibbon
Henry died Dec 25, 1825
AE 20
William died March 22, 1803
AE 9 mo

In Memory of Samuel Gibbon
Son of Samuel & Abigail Gibbon
who died July 7th 1787
aged 4 months & 19 days

Erected In Memory of
three children of Samueland Elizabeth Gibbon
Samuel died at Charlestown S. C
Dec 2, 1816
AE 25
Edward died Sept 2, 1819
AE 22
Caroline died Aug 20, 1804
AE 5

In Memory of
Samuel Gibbon Esq.
who died Jan 12, 1833
in the 74th year of his age

GOODARD

Mrs Betsy
wife of Dea Benjamin Goddard
Formerly wife of Mr. Oliver Russell
died Sept 2, 1844
AEt 84

GOODALE

Nathan Goodale
Born June 10, 1709
Died Jan 14, 1780
AE 70

Persis Whitney
Wife of Nathan Goodale
Born Jan 10, 1718 - Died June 20, 1798
AE 80

HAYDEN

Mr. Bezaleel Hayden
died Sept 22, 1827
AE 62

Mr. David Hayden
died May 18, 1848
AEt 62

Sarah A.
dau of Daniel & Hannah Hayden
died Aug 25, 1851
aged 7 days

HOW

In Memory ff
Mr Aaron How
who died Nov 1, 1795
aged 37

In Memory of
ABel How
Son of Mr Ephraim & Mrs Hannah How
who died Oct 12, 1806
in the 14th year of his age

Here Lies the Body of
Mr Abrahm How Junr
he died March 13th 1770
aged 39 years

Erected in memory of
Mr Artemus How
who died Nov 17th 17183
AEt 71

In Memory of
Mrs Mary How
Wife of Mr Artemus How
who died Aug 10, 1810
AE 65
Mrs How was the daughter of Gershom and Mary (Howe) Bigelow
 

In Memoy of
Miss Betsy How
who died May 30, 1816
AE 31

In Memory of
Mrs Betty How
wife of Mr Jonah How
Feb died 1806
AEt 38 years

Mr Daniel How

In Memory of
Miss Deborah How
who died May 11, 1796
AEtatis 67

In Memory of
Mrs Dorothy How
Wife of Phinehas How
who died Dec 9, 1781
in the 45th year of her age
Her maiden name was Burnet

In Memory of
Mrs Elisabeth How
Widow of Mr Ephraim How
Dec he died
Dec 28th 1775
in ye 79th Year of Her Age
She was the daughter of Benjamin and Mary  (Graves) Rice

In Memory of
Mrs Elisha How
Son of Mr Artemus & Mary How
who died Feb 3, 1794
aged 26 years

Here Lies Buried ye Body of
Mr Ephraim How
he departed this life Jan 14th AD 1764
in ye 65th year of his age

In Memory of
Mr Ephraim How
who died July 27, 1801
in the 48 year of his age

In Memory of
Mrs Hannah How
wife of Mr Ephraim How
who died June 25, 1795
in the 37 year of her age
She was the daughter of Joseph and Abgail (Jennings) Maynard of Framingham

Here Lyes Buried
The Body of
Mr Jonathan How
Decd July 25th 1738
in the 44th year of his age

Erected in Memory of
Mrs Levinah How
wife of Mr Thaddeus How
who died Aug 21 1784
In the 52nd year of her age
She was the daughter of Joseph and Comfort (Bigelow) Brigham

Lucretia How
Daugh of Phinehas How & Dorothy his wife
died Aug 23rd 1775
Aged Years & 3Months

In Memory of
Mrs Mary How
once the Beloved Wife of  Mr Aaron How
who died Nov 18th 1782
Aged 22 years

In Memory of Miss Mary How
who died June 9, 1801
in the 61 year of her age

In Memory of
Mrs Sarah How
Wife of Mr Phinehas How
who died July 22d 1784
in ye 19th year of her age
She was the second wife of Phinehas How. Her maiden name was Brooks

Here lies buried ye Body of
Mr Stephen How
he departed this life
May ye 29th AD 1768
in ye 45th year of his age

Stephen How
Son of Thaddeus How & Mrs Levinah How
died April 9th 1778
Aged 20 Months

In Memory of Mr Thaddeus How
who died march 18th 1799
in the 66th year of his age
This grave has a Revolutionary marker

Zerviah How
wife to Joseph How
aged about 21 years
died December ye 10th 1723
She was the daughter of Capt Daniel and Elizabeth (Kerley) How

HOWE

Catherine Wife of Jonah Howe
died Jan 4, 1851
AE 81
She was a daughter of Artemus Howe, and married first a Wheeler.  She was the second wife of Jonah Howe

Mr Dexter Howe
Son of Jonah & Catherine Howe
died June 30, 1837
AEt 30

In Memory of Mrs Dorcas
wife of Mr Samuel Howe
who died Feb 27, 1835
AEt 40

In Memory of
Mrs Elizabeth Howe
wife of Mr Stephen How
who died June 1, 1808
AEt 81
She was the daughter of Abraham and mary (Rice) Beaman

In Memory of
Mrs Elizabeth
wife of Mr William Howe
who died Jan 3, 1835
AEt 67
She was a daughter of John and Grace (Newton) Stow

Lucy
Wife of
James Howe
Died Oct 17, 1851
AEt 51
She was the daughter of William and Elizabeth (Brigham) Barnes

Mrs Jerusha Howe
Died Jan 20, 1847
AEt 60
The widow of Joel How.  Her maiden name was Gales

Erected in Memory of
Mr Joel Howe
who died Oct 1, 1820
AEt 35

Mr Jonah Howe
died Dec 8, 1834
AEt 72

Mary E. Howe
died Oct 16, 1858
aged 40 years

Sacred to the Memory  of
 Mr. Moses Howe Jr.
who died Nov 4, 1853
aged 37 yrs

Mrs Nancy
his wife
died Feb 28, 1850
aged 29 years

also
thier son
Moses A.
died Oct 4, 1863
AEt 80

Lucy
Wife of Moses Howe
died Apr 20, 1862
aged 76 years

Lucy
died June 2, 1831
aged 19 years

Betsy
died Aug 31, 1815
aged 1 yr 11 mos & 13 dys

All children of Moses & Lucy Howe

Needham Wilbur
Son of Needham & Candance N. Howe
died Sept 10, 1848
Aged 1 yr 4 months

InMemory of
Mr Phinehas Howe
**who died March 14, 1832**
in the 94 year of his age

In Memory of
Mrs Prudence
wife of Mr Thadeus Howe
who died Sept 5, 1831
AEt 96 years 6 mo
She was the second wife of Thaddeus Howe and he was her fourth husband.  The name of her third husband was Holman of Bolton

Erected In Memory of
Mr William Howe
who died July 21, 1820
AEt 56

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