Burying Ground of the First Settlers est. 1635

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Newbury 1635 This burying ground was laid out in 1635 by the first town selectmen and restored in 1929 by William I. and Jane Dole Moore in memory of Richard Dole and the first settlers.

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Newbury 1635 This burying ground was laid out in 1635 by the first town selectmen and restored in 1929 by William I. and Jane Dole Moore in memory of Richard Dole and the first settlers.

There are several unlettered fieldstones to mark graves. These were one of the earliest ways our ancestors marked their graves. It was also commonly used throughout the 17th & 18th century ...

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There are several unlettered fieldstones to mark graves. These were one of the earliest ways our ancestors marked their graves. It was also commonly used throughout the 17th & 18th century ...

IN MEMORY OF ROBERT ADAMS WHO DIED OCTOBER 12, 1682 AGED 80 YEARS.

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IN MEMORY OF ROBERT ADAMS WHO DIED OCTOBER 12, 1682 AGED 80 YEARS.

IN MEMORY OF RICHARD BARTLETT BORN 1580 DIED 1647.

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IN MEMORY OF RICHARD BARTLETT BORN 1580 DIED 1647.

IN MEMORY OF DANIEL THURSTON BORN IN ENGLAND DIED FEB. 19, 1693

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IN MEMORY OF DANIEL THURSTON BORN IN ENGLAND DIED FEB. 19, 1693

CHILDREN OF DANIEL & ANNE (Thurston) HANNAH PEARSON JAN. 20, 1659 DANIEL DEC. 18, 1661 JOSEPH SEPT. 14, 1667 JAMES SEPT. 24, 1670 STEPHEN FEB. 5, 1674 ABIGAIL CHASE MAR. 17, 1678

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CHILDREN OF DANIEL & ANNE (Thurston) HANNAH PEARSON JAN. 20, 1659 DANIEL DEC. 18, 1661 JOSEPH SEPT. 14, 1667 JAMES SEPT. 24, 1670 STEPHEN FEB. 5, 1674 ABIGAIL CHASE MAR. 17, 1678

Here lies ye Body of Anne Dole Dau. of Mr Stephen and Susannah Dole who died Sept 22 1775 Aged 4 Years 6 Months & 22 Days

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Here lies ye Body of Anne Dole Dau. of Mr Stephen and Susannah Dole who died Sept 22 1775 Aged 4 Years 6 Months & 22 Days

Here lies ye Body of Daniel Dole son of Mr Stephen & Mrs Susannah Dole who died Janry 26 1773 Aged 2 Months & 26 Days

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Here lies ye Body of Daniel Dole son of Mr Stephen & Mrs Susannah Dole who died Janry 26 1773 Aged 2 Months & 26 Days

Mrs. Hannah Rolfe wife of Mr. Richard Dole Died Nov. 16, 1678 Aged 48 Years We Crown Her Hardships with Praise

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Mrs. Hannah Rolfe wife of Mr. Richard Dole Died Nov. 16, 1678 Aged 48 Years We Crown Her Hardships with Praise

Mr. Richard Dole one of ye first settlers of Newbury Died July 1705 Aged 83 Years He served his Generation faithfully

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Mr. Richard Dole one of ye first settlers of Newbury Died July 1705 Aged 83 Years He served his Generation faithfully

Here lies ye Body of Richard Dole son of Mr Stephen & Mrs Susannah Dole who died Augst ye 14th 1770 Aged 1 Year ?? Months & 5 Days

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Here lies ye Body of Richard Dole son of Mr Stephen & Mrs Susannah Dole who died Augst ye 14th 1770 Aged 1 Year ?? Months & 5 Days

In Memory of Mr Richard Dole died march 10th 1778

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In Memory of Mr Richard Dole died march 10th 1778

HERE LYES THE BODY OF R STEPHEN DOLE WHO DYED JANr 28 1741/2 IN Ye 56TH YEAR OF HIS AGE

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HERE LYES THE BODY OF R STEPHEN DOLE WHO DYED JANr 28 1741/2 IN Ye 56TH YEAR OF HIS AGE

HERE LYES Ye BODY OF WILLIAM DOLE AGED 32 YEARS DIED JANRY Ye 29TH 1717

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HERE LYES Ye BODY OF WILLIAM DOLE AGED 32 YEARS DIED JANRY Ye 29TH 1717

HERE LYES Ye BODY OF Mr WILLIAM DOLE WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE AUGST Ye 5TH 1752 IN Ye 68TH YEAR OF HIS AGE.

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HERE LYES Ye BODY OF Mr WILLIAM DOLE WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE AUGST Ye 5TH 1752 IN Ye 68TH YEAR OF HIS AGE.

IN MEMORIAN JOHN EMERY SR. BORN IN ROMSEY, ENGLAND 1598 DIED IN NEWBURY, MASS. 1683

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IN MEMORIAN JOHN EMERY SR. BORN IN ROMSEY, ENGLAND 1598 DIED IN NEWBURY, MASS. 1683

IN MEMORY OF CAPTAIN EDMUND GREENLEAF BORN JAN. 2, 1574 DIED MAR. 24, 1671

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IN MEMORY OF CAPTAIN EDMUND GREENLEAF BORN JAN. 2, 1574 DIED MAR. 24, 1671

HERE LIES THE BODY OF MR JOSEPH ILSLEY WHO DIED OCTOBER THE 15TH 1764 (?) IN THE 26 YEAR OF HIS AGE

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HERE LIES THE BODY OF MR JOSEPH ILSLEY WHO DIED OCTOBER THE 15TH 1764 (?) IN THE 26 YEAR OF HIS AGE

In memoriam Pervical Lowell Born 1571 in Somerset Co. England Merchant of Bristol came to Newbury 1639 Died Jan. 8, 1665

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In memoriam Pervical Lowell Born 1571 in Somerset Co. England Merchant of Bristol came to Newbury 1639 Died Jan. 8, 1665

IN MEMORY OF NATHANIEL MERRILL DIED 1655

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IN MEMORY OF NATHANIEL MERRILL DIED 1655

IN MEMORY OF MR. ANTHONY MORSE DIED 1678 AGED 60 YEARS

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IN MEMORY OF MR. ANTHONY MORSE DIED 1678 AGED 60 YEARS

IN MEMORY OF JAMES ORDWAY BORN 1618 AND HIS WIFE ANN EMERY BORN 1631 DIED 1681

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IN MEMORY OF JAMES ORDWAY BORN 1618 AND HIS WIFE ANN EMERY BORN 1631 DIED 1681

Cutting Plumer 1776

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Cutting Plumer 1776

Here lies ye Body of Mrs Jane Plumer wife of Mr Benjamin Plumer Daur of Cap. William & Mrs. Ruth Ilisley who died Decer ye 24th 1774 in the 55th Year of her age.

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Here lies ye Body of Mrs Jane Plumer wife of Mr Benjamin Plumer Daur of Cap. William & Mrs. Ruth Ilisley who died Decer ye 24th 1774 in the 55th Year of her age.

HERE LIES THE BODY OF MR JONATHAN PLUMER WHO DIED SEPTEMBER Ye 24, 1726 IN Ye 59 YEAR OF HIS AGE.

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HERE LIES THE BODY OF MR JONATHAN PLUMER WHO DIED SEPTEMBER Ye 24, 1726 IN Ye 59 YEAR OF HIS AGE.

IN MEMORY OF WILLIAM SAWYER BORN 1613 DIED 1701

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IN MEMORY OF WILLIAM SAWYER BORN 1613 DIED 1701

IN MEMORY OF ANTHONY SOMERBY DIED JULY 31, 1686 AGED 76 YRS.

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IN MEMORY OF ANTHONY SOMERBY DIED JULY 31, 1686 AGED 76 YRS.

IN MEMORY OF STEPHEN SWETT B. 1620 IN ENGLAND MARRIED MAY 24, 1647 HANNAH MERRILL WHO D. APR. 4, 1662

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IN MEMORY OF STEPHEN SWETT B. 1620 IN ENGLAND MARRIED MAY 24, 1647 HANNAH MERRILL WHO D. APR. 4, 1662

IN MEMORY OF ANN PELL THURSTON WIFE OF DANIEL MARRIED OCT. 20, 1655

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IN MEMORY OF ANN PELL THURSTON WIFE OF DANIEL MARRIED OCT. 20, 1655

IN MEMORY OF ABRAHAM TOPPAN BORN IN ENGLAND 1606 DIED IN NEWBURY MASS. 1672

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IN MEMORY OF ABRAHAM TOPPAN BORN IN ENGLAND 1606 DIED IN NEWBURY MASS. 1672

In memory of MR. EDWARD WOODMAN who came from England and settled in Newbury in 1635. "A man of talents, influence, firmness and decision." He served faithfully for many years as Selectman D ...

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In memory of MR. EDWARD WOODMAN who came from England and settled in Newbury in 1635. "A man of talents, influence, firmness and decision." He served faithfully for many years as Selectman D ...

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