Josiah Bartlett
Josiah Bartlett
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This monument is erected over the sacred relics his excellency Josiah Bartlett Esq' Late Governor of New Hampshire Who died May 19th 1795 In the 65th year of his age and his virtuous Consort Mrs. Mary Bartlett who died July 14th 1789 In the 59th year of her age.
Fragrant is the recollection of friends, the most delightful flowers shall be, scattered upon their valuable remains
When we recall the sacred spot to mind the congenial tear shall sparkle in the eye of sympathy and their virtues shall be embalmed in the warm bosom of affection.
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This epitaph was listed in "The Granite Monthly: A New Hampshire Magazine Devoted to History....Volume 17
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Josiah Bartlett (December 2, 1729 [O.S. November 21, 1729] – May 19, 1795) was an American physician and statesman, delegate to the Continental Congress for New Hampshire, and signatory of the Declaration of Independence. He was later Chief Justice of the New Hampshire Superior Court of Judicature and Governor of the state.