A Very Grave Matter: Gravestones and Burying Grounds of New England Ancestors Genealogy First Settlers of New Hampshire Maine Massachusetts NH ME MA : photos : Rumney Marsh Burial Ground : In Memory of Mr. MOSES COLLINS who died May 15 1 8 1 0 Aged 85 years While holy friendship drops the pious tear, And mournful garlands deck the hallowd bier, Can bounteous heaven a greater solace give Than that which whispers friends departed live.

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.

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In Memory of
Mr. MOSES COLLINS
who died May 15
1 8 1 0
Aged 85 years

While holy friendship drops the pious tear,
And mournful garlands deck the hallowd bier,
Can bounteous heaven a greater solace give
Than that which whispers friends departed live.