JOSIAH FRANKLIN,

And

ABIAH, his Wife,

Lie here interred.

They lived lovingly together in Wedlock

Fifty-five Years;

And without an Estate or any gainful

Employment,

By constant Labour, and honest Industry,

(With GOD’s Blessing)

Maintained a large Family

Comfortably,

And brought up thirteen Children and

Seven Grand-children

Reputably.

From this Instance, Reader,

Be encouraged to Diligence in thy Calling,

And distrust not Providence.

He was a pious and a prudent Man,

She a discreet and virtuous Woman.

Their youngest Son,

In filial Regard to their Memory,

Places this Stone.

J. F. born 1655, died 1744.

A. F. born 1667, died 1752.