... 7 Ephraim, b. 4 Dec., 1748; d. 24 Aug., 1824; m. 19 Nov., 1772, R. Cloutman. ... Except Eunice all the others were baptized at the Tabernacle Church in Salem. ...
... Not far from the centre of the Hill Burying Ground on Broad street, Salem, are two white marble head-stones with these inscriptions:
In memory of - Capt. Ephraim Emerton - who departed this life - 24 Aug. 1824 - in the 76th year - of his age. - From life's lov'd scene submissive he retir'd, - And with a Christian's calmest hope expir'd.
In memory of - Mrs. Remember Emerton - wife of Capt Ephraim Emerton - who departed this life - 19th January 1825 - in the 73rd year - of her age. - Lo soft remembrance drops the feeling tear - And real friendship stands a mourner here.
The stones are still, 27 June, 1881, whole and firm, but the weather has roughened them so that the inscriptions are not so easily read. ...
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[cos1776 note: I have not determined the present day name of this cemetery. Needs followup.]
