Author: Epitaph Page 7

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

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

Here lies the body of Samuel Proctor, who lived and died without a doctor.

She lived genteely on a small income.

An excellent husband was this Mr. Danner, – He lived in a thoroughly honorable manner. – He may have had troubles. – But they burst like bubbles. – He's at peace, now with Mary, Jane Susan and Hannah.

Here lies (the Lord have mercy on her) One of Her Majesty's maids of honour: she was young, slender, and pretty; she died a maid — the more's the pity.

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

He was young – He was fair – But the Injuns – Raised his hair

One Errant Female Has Fun – The Ornament of Her Generation – Beautiful. Witty. Brilliant. Talented. Elegant. Charming. Frugal and Modest. – Erected By Herself

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

Here lie I, Martin Elginbrodde: Hae mercy o' my soul, Lord God; As I wad do, were I Lord God, And ye were Martin Elginbrodde.

Here lies Elizabeth, my wife for 47 years, and this is the first damn thing she ever done to oblige me.

Moses White. His grand excellence was that he was genuine.

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

… Here lie the bones of Sophie Jones; for her death held no terrors. She was born a maid and died a maid. No hits, no runs, no heirs.

This stone was raised by Frieda's Lord, not Frieda's virtues to record, for they are known to all the town. This stone was raised to keep her down.

Here lies two brothers by misfortune surrounded; one died of wounds, but the other was drownded.

Fair maiden Lilliard – lies under this stane – little was her stature – but muckle was her fame – upon the English loons – she laid monie thumps – and when her legs were cuttit off – she fought upon her stumps.

A Funny Thing Happened

Until the brakes are turned on time, – Life's throttle-valve shut down. – He works to pilot in the crew – That wears the martyr's crown. – On schedule time, on upper grade – Along the homeward section. – He lands his train in God's roundhouse – The mom of resurrection. – His time is full, no wages docked, – His name on God's pay roll. – And transportation through to Heaven – A free pass for his soul.

Ma Dyed [sic]