William married Mary Barstow in Massachusettes 12 May 1736. They moved to Harpswell from Hanover Massachusettes in May 1762, along w/their 4 youngest children; Marlboro, Huldah, Barstow & Stephen. Other children who had remained in Massachusettes or died young in that state were William, Charles, Mercy, Elijah, Isaac, Hannah & Deborah.
William married Mary Barstow in Massachusettes 12 May 1736. They moved to Harpswell from Hanover Massachusettes in May 1762, along w/their 4 youngest children; Marlboro, Huldah, Barstow & Stephen. Other children who had remained in Massachusettes or died young in that state were William, Charles, Mercy, Elijah, Isaac, Hannah & Deborah.
Inscription
William Sylvester Esq
who bid adieu to time
Jun 17 1799
AEt 91
The several offices beheld in
the town & as a Justice of the Peace,
be discharged with fidelity.
Stop passinge[sic], see here reduced to dust,
What once was active, wise, religious, just
Act well your part for you like me must have
Your lodging in the dark & silent grave.
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The footstone on this grave is broken. Headstone symbol - cherub
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