Subject: Epitaphs (Page 24)

Here lyeth wrapped in clay, the body of Ester Wray: I have no more to say, except bless the day, she went away 3rd May 1872.

Stephen and Time are now both even. Stephen beat Time and now Time's beat Stephen.

He who dies with the most toys wins

That's all, folks!

(1908 – 1989) voice actor & comedian (voice of cartoon character Porky Pig)

This debt I owe is justly due, and I am come to sleep with you.

Here Lies Good Old Fred – A Great Big Rock Fell On His Head – R.I.P.

Tears cannot restore her –– therefore I weep.

I started out in life with the idea, that the world had an opening for me. And it did.

Snug

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.

Although this stone may moulder into dust, yet Joseph Moodey's name continue must

Gone home below.

Here lies the body of John Smith. Buried in the cloisters. If he don't jump at the last trump, call, Oysters!

Jeffrey Bottom – His wife was constantly scolding and scoffing , so he sought for repose in a 12 coin coffin

My father and mother were both insane. I inherited the terrible stain. My grandfather, grandmother, Aunts and uncles Were lunatics all And yet died of carbuncles

In memory of Henry Wang, son of his, Father and mother, John and Maria Wang. Died Dec. 31st 1829 … The first deposit of this yard.

Heave a sigh For old John Doak. He didn't know His brakes were broke

In the pride of his manhood he heard the last call, – Though first in the field where his feet pressed the sod. – He hath gained his last wicket and thrown his last ball, – To join in the choir 'round the throne of his God.

Here lies Ann Mann, who lived an old maid, but died an old Mann…

Here lies Dr Keene, the good Bishop of Chester, who eat up a fat goose, but could not digest her.

Agreeable to the memory of Mrs Alinda Tewksbury. She was not a beleiver [sic] in the Christian idolitry.