Subject: Epitaphs (Page 20)

Here lies Rob Master, Faith! 'twas very hard, to take away an honest Robin's breath; yes, surely Robin was full well prepared. For he was always looking out for death.

They were two living sisters, who in this dust do lie. The very day Annie was buried Elizabeth did die.

Erected to the memory of John Macfarlane. Drowned in the waters of Leith – by a few affectionate friends.

Curly – Joe DeRita, “The Last Stooge” July 12, 1909 – July 3, 1993

Planted here beneath sod. At peaceful rest lies brother Claude

Sacred To the Memory of LEWIS WICKS, who was killed on Thursday the 4, Oct. at 2 O'ck. P.M. by a waggon loaded with hay running over his brest. AD.1821 AE 56 years 3 mo. & 4 d's. who has left an affectionate Consort, and numerous friends to lament his loss.

To the Memory of Abraham Beaulieu. Born 15 September 1822. Accidentally shot 4th April 1844. As a mark of affection from his brother

Here lies the landlord Tommy Dent In his last cosy tenement.

Here lies Martin Elmrod. Have mercy on my soul, good God, as I would do were I Lord God, and you were Martin Elmrod.

Buried here beneath this clay lies gardener John Arbothnaut Jay. Now in his simpeternal home, a constant source of high-grade loam.

She was first cousin to Lady Jones. – And of such is the kingdom of heaven. – Amen.

Beneath the stone, a lump of clay, lies the man called Peter Hannels, who early in the month of May, took off his winter flannels.

Those who cared for him while living, will know whose body is buried here, to others it does not matter.

He is not here – But only his pod; He shelled out his peas – And went to his God.

Here lies my wife in earthly mould, who, when she liv'd, did naught but scold; peace, wake her not, for now she's still, she had, but now I have my will.

This tombstone is a milestone – Hah! how so? – Because beneath lies Miles – Who's Miles below; – A little man he was, a dwarf in size, – But now stretch’d out, at least Miles long he lies. – His grave though small, contains a space so wide, – It has Miles in breadth, and Miles in length beside.

On this marble drop a tear — Here lies poor Rosalind: All mankind were pleas'd with her, And she with all mankind.

Blown upward out of sight: he sought the leak by candlelight

Here lies my wife in earthly mould, who when she lived did naught but scold. Peace! Wake her not, for now she’s still, she had; but now I have my will.

He has gone to the only place where his own works are excelled.

Close behind this stone Here lies alone Captain Reynolds Marvin Expecting his wife When ends her life. And we both are freed from sarvin',