Memento mori.
ERECTED
in memory of Mr.
ROBERT BATES
who departed this life
May the 21th 1791 in the
81st year of his age.
In Memory of
Mrs. LYDIA BATES,
wife of
Mr. Robert Bates,
who died
July 6, 1806:
in the 88 year
of her age.
Forefathers Burying Ground 1655
Chelmsford, Massachusetts
Chelmsford, Massachusetts
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