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Hariot Ashley 179678 viewsSolomon Ashley lived in the Ashleyville section of old West Springfield, MA. There is a cemetery which retains the name on Riverdale Road, along the Connecticut River. Their daughter, Harriot is buried with them. This sandstone was carved by townsman, John Ely, with a simple willow.
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David Bishop 179931 viewsIn Memory of
Lt David Bishop
who died
April 2 1799
in the 63rd year
of his Age
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Dolley Blair 180210 viewsIn Memory of
Mrs Dolley Blair
Consort of Mr
Jacob Blair
who died
9th Decr 1802
in the 29th year
of her Age
Also their Infant
Son died 13th Janr
1801 Aged 3 Days
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Martha Blair 175575 viewsIn Memory of
Mrs Martha Blair
Consort of
Mr Adam Blair
was born
1st Decr 1755
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Rufus Blair 180014 viewsIn Memory of
Mr Rufus Blair
who died
7th Octr 1800
in the 43rd Year
of his Age
Also his Infaint
Daughter died
21st April 1799
Aged 13 Days
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Dan Boies 178617 viewsIn Memory of
Mr Dan Boies
who died 21 June
1786 in the 31st
Year of his age
also 3 Infants
who died in 1778
1780 1781
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Eli Boies 179124 viewsIn Memory of
Mr Eli Boies Son of
Dea'n Samuel Boies
who was of an ami
able temper an Obedi
ent Child. A faithful
Studient lov'd Religeon
Was loved and lament
ed by all and died
3rd June 1791 in the
24th Year of his Age
And 2nd of his
Collegiate Life
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Keziah Bush 1796203 viewsTypical John Ely deep relief carving.
In Memory of
Mrs Keziah
Consort of
Mr Aaron Bush
who died
1 Jan'r 1796
in the 73rd Year
of her Age
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John Crooks 180326 viewsAn inexpensive John Ely carving.
Notice the eyes
coming to a sharp point.
In Memory of
John son of Dea'n John
& Mrs Catherine
Crooks who died 24th
Dec'r 1803 AEt 17
Parents and youths
draw nigh
View the dust
that here doth lie
As I am now
so you must be
Laid in the dust
along with me
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Deep Relief210 viewsJohn the Carver's top of the line gravestone for the affluent and prominent members of society.
Photo by Rusty
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Sarah Dewey 179614 viewsIn Memory of
Wd Sarah Dewey
Consort of
Mr Aaron Dewey
who died
May 26 1796
in the 73rd year
of her age
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Stephen Harrison 179011 viewsIn Memory of
Mr Stephen
Son of Mr Stephen
Mrs Susannah
Harrison who died
19th July 1790
in the 19th Year
of his Age
Ye youths so gay prepare I say
for Death will surely come
and lay aside all youthfull pride
that Christ might take you home
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