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In memory of Ketur Gallup, daughter of Anna Gallup, who departed this life January 15th, AD 1816, aged 17 years, 8 months, 27 days

Young people, as you pass by
(Illegible) as you are now so once was I
As I am now so you must be
Prepare for death and follow me

Nicholas Chrysler, died June 6th, 1843, aged 53 years, 1 month and 9 days

John J., son of Chester and Elida M. Townsend, died June 28, 1806, aged 3 years, 8 months and 5 days

Jerusha A., daughter of Bradbury and Mary Dyer, died Jan. 11, 1826, aged 6 years, 4 months and 19 days

For as the Lord (illegible) liveth
there is one step between me and death

16. On Church Road near the Town of Knox line

Phebe Baragar, wife of Jonathan D. Wood, died Nov. 27, 1843, aged 40 years and 13 days

So (illegible) the world's uncertain span
No zeal for God nor love for man
Gives mortal monuments a date
Beyond the powers of time and Cate

Jonathan D. Wood, died Aug. 19, 1855, aged 54 years, 2 months, 8 days

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NOTE: Last quote is probably, "So fleets the world's uncertain span..."

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