The Rumney Marsh Burial Ground is found on Butler St. in Revere, MA. It was established in 1693 and is Chelsea and Revere's oldest burying ground. Revere was part of Chelsea well into the 19th century. All photos donated by and copyright © of Bill Boyington.
In Memory of
John Sale Oliver son
of Mr. William & Mrs. Rebecca
Oliver Who died Nov. 21st 1769
Aged 6 Years 7 Monts & 10 Days
This Stone Declares a Solemn Truth
That Death Spares None no not a Youth
Whoses Virtues great & graces many
How could Excel scarce one if any
John Sale Oliver son
of Mr. William & Mrs. Rebecca
Oliver Who died Nov. 21st 1769
Aged 6 Years 7 Monts & 10 Days
This Stone Declares a Solemn Truth
That Death Spares None no not a Youth
Whoses Virtues great & graces many
How could Excel scarce one if any
In Memory of
John Sale Oliver son
of Mr. William & Mrs. Rebecca
Oliver Who died Nov. 21st 1769
Aged 6 Years 7 Monts & 10 Days
This Stone Declares a Solemn Truth
That Death Spares None no not a Youth
Whoses Virtues great & graces many
How could Excel scarce one if any
John Sale Oliver son
of Mr. William & Mrs. Rebecca
Oliver Who died Nov. 21st 1769
Aged 6 Years 7 Monts & 10 Days
This Stone Declares a Solemn Truth
That Death Spares None no not a Youth
Whoses Virtues great & graces many
How could Excel scarce one if any
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