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THE OLD BURYING GROUND
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FAIRFIELD, CONN.
A Memorial of many of the early settlers in Fairfield, and an ex- haustive and faithful transcript of the inscriptions and epitaphs on the 583 tombstones found in the old- est burying ground now within the limits of Fairfield, with brief notes and illustrations of five eras of tombstone embellish- ments.
BY
KATE E. PERRY,
ALSO
AN ACCOUNT OF THE
" REBUILDING OF THE TOMBS, "
July 8th, 1881. BY
WM. A. BEERS.
HARTFORD, CONN : AMERICAN PUBLISHING COMPANY, 1882.
PREFACE.
The broken stones, the moss covered inscriptions, and the neglected tombs of our general ancestors for the first two generations, constitute the apology for placing this work before the public. The patronage of such works is not sufficiently attractive to publishers, but the time will come when the citizens of Fairfield will be grateful that a portion of its records is thus placed beyond the reach of ordinary danger and pre- served for convenient reference. The notes inter- larded and the address by Mr. W. A. Beers will preserve for the future generations, much information concerning "ye olden time," which never has appeared in print before.
K. E. P.
ILLUSTRATIONS.
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No. LXXIV.
PETER BURR,
Face Page,
30.
CXCIV.
JOSEPH PERRY,
71.
CCLXXIII.
REBECCA FISH,
IO0.
CCLXXXIX. JONATHAN STURGES,
106.
CCCXVII. ABRAHAM GOULD,
116.
CCCXLV.
NATHAN GOLD, “
125.
CCCCXLII. HENRY MARQUAND,
163.
DXLVI.
S. M., [Sam'l. Morehouse.] "
200.
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EXPLANATIONS AND ABBREVIATIONS.
In the back part of this volume is a full alpha- betical index of all the inscriptions contained in the work.
The inscriptions are numbered from the north-east- erly corner of the burying ground, proceeding westward. The rows lap so that it is wholly impossible to divide the ground into sections, therefore the numbering of each row begins at the fence by the street.
Many of the stones previous to 1752, contain a double date, if it appears between January Ist and March 25, showing that the change was not universally adopted from O. S. to N. S.
The reliefs at the top of the stones are designated by :
S. B. for Skull and Bones.
H. W. for Head and Wings.
F. W. for Face and Wings.
U. W. for Urns and Willows.
U. S. for Urn and Stars.
Beneath the inscription the species of stone is indicated by :
W. M .- White Marble.
B. S .- Blue Slate.
F. S .- Free Stone.
C. S .- Common Stone.
There are five styles, which cover the eras of tomb- stone embellishments.
Ist. The Common Stone with crude initials, See DXLVI. DXLII.
2nd. The brief inscription with a beautiful face and wings; a skull and wings, or skull and cross bones. See CXCIV.
3d. Faces and Wings, or Monograms with elaborate inscriptions.
See XCIX. CLXXX. CCCXVII. CCCLXX 4th. Willows and Urns, or Drapery. See CCLXXXIX.
5th. The brief inscription. See CCCCXLIII.
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INSCRIPTIONS.
I.
H. & W. Here lies Buried the body of Mrs. SARAH WILLSON, Second wife of M'. NATHANIEL WILLSON, and Daughter of Mr. ROBERT SILLIMAN, who was born February 17th, 1728, and departed this Life, July 13th, 1795, Aged 67 Years, 4 months and 26 days. (W. M.)
II.
H. & W. In Memory of MR. NATHANIEL WILLSON, who died June 21ft, 1802, in the 77th year of his age.
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III.
E. W. (Monogram.) ELIZA WILSON, Daughter of Mr. DAVID & Mrs. BETSEY WILSON, Died Decr. 6th, 1804, aged 1 year and 9 months wanting 3 days.
IV.
In memory of DANIEL WILSON, who died Aug. 17, 1795, aged 48 years. Also of SARAH WILSON, his wife, who died Oct. 28, 1832, aged 85 years. Boast not thyself of to-morrow. (W. M.)
V.
H. & W. In Memory of MR. DANIEL WILLSON,
who was born August 6th, 1747, and departed this Life, Auguft 17th, 1795, Aged 48 years and II days. Death is a debt to nature due, Which I have paid and so must you.
NOTE .- This stone lies on the ground.
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VI. In Memory of Mrs. Sarah Willson, Wife of Mr. John Willson, who died April 3d, 1814, Aged 48 years, 9 months and 7 days. (F. S.)
VII.
IN
Memory of John Wilson, who died July 27, 1848, Aged 84 y'rs. (F. S.)
NOTE .- Probably Stones VI and VII are to husband and wife, if the orthography is not uniform.
VIII. In memory of Anne Bibbins, wife of Billy Bibbins, who died Aug. 6, 1825, aged 42 years and 11 months. (W. M.)
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IX.
CHARLES, Son of Billy and Anne Bibbins ; died March 11, 1815 ; aged 4 years.
X.
ELIZABETH, daughter of Billy Bibbins, died June 30, 1819; aged 9 months and 14 da. (W. M.)
XI.
In memory of GRISEL, Wife of Gershom Osborn, who departed this life January Ith, 1820; Aged 76 years. (w. M.)
XII.
In Memory of GERSHOM OSBORN, who died April 5, 1819; Æ. 73.
II
XIII.
In Memory of Mrs. GRISEL BRADLEY, wife of Capt. INCREASE BRADLEY. who departed this life July 24th, 1813, aged 27 Years, II Months and 7 Days. (W. M.)
XIV.
In memory of GRISEL OSBORN, daughter of GRISEL & Increase Bradley, who departed this life Feb. 5, 1827, in the 14 year of her age. (W. M.)
XV.
HORACE, Son of Walter & Lucretia Sherwood, born Aug. 13, 1811, & drown'd June 15, 1816, of such is the kingdom of God. (w. M.)
NOTE .- The other members of this family lie in the West Burial Ground of Fairfield.
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XVI.
IN memory of JOHN M. OSBORN Son of George & Sarah Osborn, who died August 30th, 1830, aged 9 months & 15 days. (w. M.)
XVII.
DAVID OGDEN, died Aug. 23, 1828, aged 68 years. DAVID, his son, died May 9, 1814, aged 15 years. WALTER, his son, was drowned July 31, 1824, aged 30 years. (W. M.)
XVIII.
In memory of HARRIET, Daughter of David & Sally Ogden, who died Nov. 6th, 1810, Aged 19 years & I month, Also WALTER, their Son, died Jan. 12, 1794, Aged 6 years, 3 months & 12 days. (w. M.)
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XIX.
SALLY, relict of David Ogden, died Feb. 18, 1844, in her So. year. NOTE .- This grave is close to the fence in no row .- This Sally Ogden was daughter of Peter Perry.
Miss SARAH ALLEN, Daughter of DAVID ALLEN, Esqr., and MIS. SARAH his Wife, died Octº. 16th, 1805. in the 19th year of her age. (F. S.)
XXI.
In Memory of DAVID ALLEN, Esq., who died Jan. 20, 1812; in the 69. year of his age. (W. M.)
XXII.
Mrs. SARAH ALLEN, Wife of DAVID ALLEN, Esq .. died Augt. 30th, 1804, in the 60th, year of her age. (F. s.)
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XXIII.
EDWARD ALLEN, Son of Mr. David & Mrs. SARAH ALLEN,
died Octº. 2ª, 1794, Aged 16 years 3 months & 10 days.
(F. S.)
XXIV.
Mr. Gideon Allen, Son of David Allen, Esq., and Mrs. SARAH, his Wife died Decr. 8th, 1805, aged 34 years. (F. S.)
XXV.
H. & W. Mr. DANIEL OSBORN, Junr., who died Augt. 29th 1801, aged 41 years, 2 months and 4 days. (F. S.)
NOTE .- This inscription needs recutting.
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XXVI.
In Memory of Mrs. DEBORAH OSBORN, Confort of Mr. DANIEL OSBORN, Jun". & Daugh". of Col. ABRAHAM & Mrs. ELIZABETH GOULD. who departed this Life, July 28th, 1785, Aged 22 years and 3 days, Death is a debt to nature due, Which I have paid and so must you. (F. s.)
XXVII.
In Memory of Mrs. ELIZABETH OSBORN, Relict of Mr. DANIEL OSBORN, who died Oct". 5th 1815, in the goth year of her age. (F. S.)
XXVIII.
Here Lies Buried the Body of Capt. JOHN SILLIMAN, Who Departed this Life Norbr. 29th, 1752, Aged 64 Years, II Months wanting 2 D8. (B. S.)
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XXIX.
H. & W.
Here lyes Buried ye Body of Mrs. MARY WILLSON, Wife to Mr. NATHANIEL WILLSON, Junr., Who Departed this life. Octobr. roth, 1749, in ye 25th Year of Her Age.
XXX.
H. & W.
Here lyes Buried ye Body of Mrs. ANNE Silliman, Wife to Capt. JOHN SILLIMAN, Who Departed this Life, Octº. Ist.Anno Dom1. 1740 in ye 45th year of her Age. (B. S.)
XXXI.
H. & W.
Here lies ye body Of Abigail ye wife Of Joseph Gorham, Who died January ye 23ª. 1724-5. aged 31 years. (B. S.)
NOTE .- This is a handsome Stone, and more legible than many of recent date.
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XXXII.
H. & W.
EDWARD, Son of Mr. DAVID & Mrs.
SARAH ALLEN departed this Life Novr. 8th, 1774, aged 17 Years & 9 Months. (F. S.)
XXXIII.
H. & W.
ELLEN ALLEN
Daughter of Mr. DAVID & Mrs. SARAH ALLEN
who departed this Life September 4th 1775 aged 20 Years 9 Months & 15 Days. (F. S.)
XXXIV.
In Memory of Lieut. DAVID ALLEN who died Septem". 8th 1777.
In the 6 4 | th. Year
of his Age. (F. S.)
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XXXV.
In Memory of Mrs. SARAH ALLEN Relict of Lieut. DAVID ALLEN who died Febry. 1778 In the 60th Year of her Age.
(F. S.)
XXXVI.
EDWARD, Son of Gershom & Anna Osborn, died May 15, 1823, aged 5 years. (w. M.)
XXXVII.
In memory of ANNA OSBORN, who died July 9, 1831, in her 54, year, relict of Gershom Osborn. (w. M.)
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XXXVIII.
In memory of GERSHOM OSBORN JR. who died Feb. 22, 1827. aged 49 years. (w. M.)
XXXIX.
In memory of
ELIZA B.
daughter of Gershom & Anna Osborn who died Dec. 28, 1830, aged 16 years. (w. M.)
XL.
H. & W.
Here lyes Buried the Body of MI. DAVID OGDIN Who departed this life March ye 13th. 1768 in ye 74th Year of His Age. (B. S.)
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XLI.
H. & W. In Memory of Mrs. ABIGAIL OGDEN Relict of Mr. David Ogden who Departed this Life Sept. 14th, 1783. in the 81st year of her age. (B. s.)
XLII.
In Memory of Mr. Jonathan Ogden who Departed this Life, Oct. 28th, 1775 in ye 4Ift year of his age. (B. S.)
NOTE .- Mr. Jonathan Ogden built a " Colomal" House, standing on Mill Plain , owned at present by one of his descendants, Mr. Oliver Bulkley, of Southport.
XLIII.
In Memory of SARAH, wife of ELIPHALET THORP who died July 10, 1820; Æ 81. (w. M.)
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XLIV.
In Memory of MR. JOSEPH ALLEN, who died July 3, 1812 ; in the 28 year of his age. (w. M.)
NOTE .- The name of Allen has long been associated in Fairfield, with the best families. (See CCCLXXIV, XXXIV, DLX, LXXXIV.) Among the Allens were men of ability, and faithful in the discharge of the official duties in their trust. Among their descendants, Joseph Allen, Esq., is an honorable gentle- man, greatly interested in Fairfield's, preserving her historic name.
XLV.
SARAH ALLEN, WIDOW OF JOSEPH ALLEN, DIED JUNE 19, 1843; AGED 61 YEARS. Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord.
(w. M.)
· XLVI. H. & W. In Memory of Mrs HANNAH OSBORN Relict of Mr SAMUEL OSBORN who departed this Life Auguft 30th. 1774. in her 76th Year. (F. S.)
.
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XLVII.
H. & W.
Here lies interred the Body of Mr. JOSEPH OSBORN, who departed this Life Octor. 4th. 1776. in the 44th. Year of his Age. (B. S.)
XLVIII.
This monument is erected in memory of Deacon DANIEL OSBORN, who departed this life April 27th. 1804. aged 79 years.
XLIX.
MARY BURR DAUGHTER Of Peter & Esther Burr Died Oct. 18. 1864. Æ. 73 y'rs, I mo. & 9 d's. I know that my Redeemer liveth. (w. M.)
L.
In memory of Abigail Burr who died Nov. 28. 1809. aged 69 years.
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LI.
H. & W. This Stone ERECTED BY THADDEUS BURR & EUNICE BURR to the memory of their dear friend,
MRS. LYDIA HANCOCK ; Relict of the Honble THOMAS HANCOCK, Efq"; of BOSTON Whose remains lie here Interred,
Having retired to this Town from the calamities of War, during the Blockade of her native City in 1775. Just on her return to the reenjoyment of an ample fortune On April 15, A. D. 1776. She was seized with the apoplexy and clofed a life of unaffected Piety. universal Benevolence and extensive Charity.
NOTE .- See No. XCVIII.
LII.
H. & W.
Here Lies Interred the Body of MARY WILLSON the daughter of Mr. ROBERT and Mrs. KATHERINE WILLSON who died May the 14th. 1757 in the 4th. Year of her Age.
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LIII ..
In Memory OF JAMES PENFIELD who departed this life May 12th. A. D. 1794 In the 63rd. Year of his age. (F. S.)
LIV.
In Memory OF ELLEN PENFIELD Widow of JAMES PENFIELD
who departed this life March 12th. A. D. 1803 : in the 70th. Year of her age. (F. S.)
L. V.
MARTHA wife of Jabes Thorp died Jany. 30th. 1810. aged So years. (F. S.)
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LVI.
H. & W. Here lyes Buried the Body of Capt. John Osborn. Who Departed this life Oct. 13th. A. D. 1760. in y® 78th Year of His Age. (B. S.)
LVII.
H. & W. In Memory of Mrs. SARAH LEWIS, Wife of Mr JONATHAN LEWIS, who departed this Life April 8th 1776. in the 48th Year of her Age. (F. S.)
LVIII. H. & W. In Memory of Mr JONATHAN LEWIS who Departed this Life Decem' 318t 1792 In the 65th Year of his Age. (F. S.)
LIX. 1 In memory of Mrs ELIZABETH LEWIS Relict of Mr JONATHAN LEWIS who died Decr. 28th. 1808 in the 64th. year of her age. (F. s.)
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LX.
In Memory of Mrs ELLEN LEWIS Wife of Mr LOTHROP LEWIS
who departed this Life May 22ª 1794, In the 37th Year of her Age. (F. S.)
LXI.
In Memory of Miss SARAH LEWIS Daughter of Mr. LOTHROP & Mrs. ELLEN
LEWIS. who died Octº. 18th. 1802 in the 24th year of her age. (F. S.)
LXII.
H. & W. Elisabeth Burr Brewster Daughter of Caleb & Anna Brewster, was born July 11th. 1792 & died June 23 .1796. (F. S.)
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LXIII.
IN
memory of Captain CALEB BREWSTER, who died February 13th. 1827; aged 79 years. He was a brave and active officer of the Revolution. (w. M.)
NOTE. - Captain Brewster was a large powerful man. He resided in Black Rock.
LXIV. H. & W.
Here lies buried the Body of MI. JEREMIAH OSBORN,
Son to Mr. SAMUEL and Mrs. HANNAH OSBORN, who departed this' Life Octr. 8th. 1757 in the 24th. Year of his Age. (B. S.)
LXV.
H. & W. HERE LYES YE BODY OF MRS ABIGAIL OSBUN WIFE TO MR. SAMUEL OSBUN AGED ABOUT 44 YEARS. DECD AUGUST ye 5th I 7 2 4. (B. S.)
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LXVI.
H. & W.
Here Lyes Buried the Body of Mr. SAMUEL OSBORN ; Who Departed this Life. April 2nd Anno Domi I 7 5 2 Aged 72 Years. (B. S.)
LXVII.
H. & W. Here lyes Buried the Body of Mr. BENJAMIN OSBORNE
who departed this Life July ye 29th. 1770. Aged 47 Years. (B. S.)
LXVIII.
H. & W.
HERE LIES BURIED THE BODY OF SAMUEL OSBORN, Jun". SON OF M' SAMUEL OSBORN DIED NOVR. 20th. I 7 5 2 IN THE 12th YEAR OF HIS AGE. (B. S.)
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LXIX.
H. & W. HERE LIES BURIED THE BODY OF M". SAMUEL OSBURN DIED JUNE 7th. 1754 IN THE 54th. YEAR OF HIS AGE. (B. S.)
LXX.
H. & W. In Memory of ESTHER, wife of PETER BURR who died Oct. 2, 1837
aged 82 yrs & 7 mo's. (W. M.)
LXXI.
In Memory of
MR. PETER BURR
who died July 4. 1816. in the 71st Year of his age. (W. M.)
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LXXII.
In Memory of MRS ABIGAIL BURR wife of MR EPHRAIM BURR who died . July 8, 1780; aged 78 years. (W. M.) NOTE .- Mre. Abigail Burr was a daughter of Judge Peter Burr.
LXXIII.
H. & W. In Memory of
Mr. EPHRAIM BURR. who departed this Life April 29th 1776; Aged 76 years and 13 Days. (F. S.)
LXXIV.
(B. S.)
NOTE .- Judge Peter Burr,-a fac-simile of whose head stone is given on the opposite page,-was of the first generation of Burrs born in this Country, his Father and Grandfather being natives of England. He was an important personage who assisted in making the Burr name illustrious. A graduate from Harvard in 1690, he commenced his career as a teacher in Boston ; subsequently he studied law, and settled in Fairfield in the practice of his profession. In 1700 he was Auditor of the Colony; also, Deputy for Fairfield ; in 1702 Speaker of the House ; in 1703 Assistant in the Government ; Councilor on the French and Indian War, and was Justice of Peace, Judge of Probate for Fairfield; Judge of County Court ; Judge of Superior Court, and Chief Judge of the Superior Court. In 1724. the year of his death, he held the three last offices named, besides being Auditor and Assistant. His influence for good in the Colony was not exceeded, and rarely equalled by any of the leaders in the Commonwealth, and in ability, attainments and public service he was not eclipsed.
A silver tankard is in the posession of Mr. William Burr, (1882) which is an heir loom inherited from his ancestry, Judge Peter Burr's family, bearing this inscription.
The Gift of Thaddeus Burr Decd to Abigail Burr 1755.
Judge Peter Burr has many descendants residing in Fairfield. highly re- spected Citizens, under the name of Burr, Lyon, Jennings, and Morehouse.
HERE LYES INTER D
Y BODY OF Y HONO "
PETER BURR EST
AGED 3 6 YEARS
AND 9 MONTHS WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
DECEMBER TIE 23
ANNO I 1. 2.54
3 !
LXXV.
Here lies Interr'd ye Body of Mrs Eunice Dennie wife of Mr. James Dennie who Dec'd Oct'r ye 6th 1740 in the 32nd year of her age.
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LXXVI.
Inscription gone.
NOTE .- These two freestone tablets to the memory of Mr. & Mrs. James Dennie, contained inscriptions engraved on slate and cemented therein, but the inscription to the latter, has been entirely destroyed.
LXXVII.
H. & W. Here lies Interr'd the Body of Mr GARSHORN BURR who died Sept ye 2nd. 1747 Aged 42 Years 4 Months & 2 Days. (F. S.)
LXXVIII.
S. & B.
HERE LYES BURIED THE BODY OF Mrs. ABIGAIL BURR, WIFE TO THADDEUS BURR ESQr. SHE DIED JUNE 26th. 1753. IN THE 49th YEAR OF HER AGE. (B. S.)
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LXXIX.
S. & B. HERE LYES BURIED THE BODY OF THADDEUS BURR EsQ": WHO DIED MARCH 28. A. D. In the 55 YEAR of his AGE. (B. S.)
LXXX.
H. & W. Here lyes Buried ye Body of Mr BENJAMIN WYNKOOP of Fairfield he was born in New York May ye 5th old Stile 1705 & departed this Life Sept. 1st 1766 in ye 62ª Year of His Age. (B. S.)
LXXXI.
ABIGAIL 2 wife of Hezekiah Nichols, died Oct. 18. 1830. aged 67. (W. M.)
LXXXII.
H. & W. Here lyes Buried ye Body of Mrs ANN ALLEN Wife to Lieut. GIDEON ALLEN Who Departed this life March 14th. Anno Dom1. 1747-8 Aged 72 Years. (B. S.)
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LXXXIII.
H. & W. Here Lyes Buried the Body of Mr. GIDEON ALLEN, Jun". Who Departed this Life May 29th. A. D. 1748 in ye 46th Year of His Age. (B. S.)
LXXXIV.
H. & W. In Memory of Mrs ABIGAIL ALLEN Wife of Doct" JOHN ALLEN Who departed this Life July the 4th. 1773 in the 43ª Year of His Age. (B. S.)
LXXXV.
MARY OSBORN daughter of Mr. JOHN & Mrs. JERUSHA OSBORN died July 14th 1792 aged 7 years & 3 months. (F. S.)
LXXXVI.
SARAH ELIOT Daughter of ANDREW and MARY ELIOT. Died May 8th 1794 In her 12th Year.
Our God ! how faithful are his Ways. His Love endures the Same. Nor from the promise of his Grace Blots out our Children's name.
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LXXXVII.
In Memory of The Revd. ANDREW ELIOT A. M. Born at BOSTON, MASS. Jany. Frth. 1743;
Ordained Pastor of the first Church of CHRIST in FAIRFIELD. June 22d. 1774. in which station, he served God with fidelity until Sept 26th. 1805; when he rested from his labors in the 63ª. year of his age, and 32ª. of his ministry. They that be wise shall shine as the brightness of the firmament : and they that turn many to righteousness as the stars forever and ever. (F. S.)
NOTE .- Rev. Mr. Eliot suffered in common with the citizens of Fairfield, during the Conflagration in 1779. He resided on Holland Hill previous to his owning the house in possession of Mrs. Henry Burr. He was a ripe scholar, a prudent, faithful and beloved pastor. When the Congregation advised him to seek more prosperous fields of labor. this one being crippled in its finances and demoralized through its great losses, he showed himself in all the nobleness of a man by saying : "I've been with you in your prosperity, and I'll stay by you in your adversity." He left one son, Andrew, who was the beloved pas- tor of the Congregational church in New Milford, Ct. for several years ; and five daughters, Eunice who married a Mr. Bibbins ; Ruth, Dr. Wm. B. Nash, late of Bridgeport ; Elizabeth, Gershom Burr, Brig. General of the militia from 1816 to 1824 : Mary, a Mr. Joy ; and Susan became the wife of Rev. Nath'l Hewit, D.D. The records left in Mr. Eliot's writing of the scenes he witnessed are valuable additions to Fairfield and Revolutionary history.
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LXXXVIII.
In Memory of MARY ELIOT, Relict of the late Revd. ANDREW ELIOT and Daughter of the Honble. JOSEPH PYNCHON of BOSTON, and MARY his Wife. She was born at BROOKFIELD, MASS., was married July 19th. 1774, and died Decem™. Ioth 1810, in the 62ª. year of her age. Her flesh rests in hope. (F. S.)
LXXXIX.
H. & W. In Memory of Lieu ELEAZER OSBORN who departed this Life May 20th. 1788; In the 73rd Year of his Age. (F. S.)
XC.
In Memory of Hannah Wife of ·Eleazer Osborn, who died Nov. 19. 1812, aged 93 years. (W. M.)
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XCI.
memory of MARY BEERS. only child of David . 2. Sally Perry, who died Sept 19, 1824, aged is years, 10 months & 4 days. (W. M.)
XCII.
In memory of Samuel Osborn who died Aug. 16, 1829 aged 28 years. (W. M.)
NOTE .-- This stone is so broken that the inscription was obtained with difficulty.
XCIII.
Sons of Sturges & Nancy Thorp. GEORGE died July 30, 1830, aged 20 years. STURGES died Aug. 14, 1829. aged 4 years. FRANCIS J. died April 16, 1818. aged 6 months. (W. M.)
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XCIV.
HARIET daughter of Sturges & Nancy Thorp died Sept 28. 1815 Æ 13 months. (W. M.)
XCV.
ELEANOR B. daughter of Burr & Abigail Lyon died Nov 18. 1823 aged I year. (W. M.)
NOTE. - Others of the Lyon family lie in Fairfield East Burial Ground. Many of the Lyons lie in Greenfield.
XCVI.
memory of Ebenezer Bun, who died Jan. 5, 1828, in his $5, year. (W. M.)
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XCVII.
In Memory of Mrs. EUNICE BURR Relict of THADEUS BURR Esq. who died August 14th 1805 in the 76th year of her age. (F. S.)
NOTE .- Mrs. Eunice Burr was a beautiful and accomplished daughter of James Dennie. Esq (See Tablets Nos. LXXV and LXXVI ) At the time of the conflagration in 1779. Mrs. Burr's residence occupied the site of O. W. Jones. Esq., which she determined to save by her personal efforts, that proved of no avail, as the mansion was sentenced to the flames and speedily set on fire She appealed to Gov. Tryon for protection both for herself and property, which was refused. and in consequence their house well filled with every thing which contributes to comfort or elegance, was laid in ashes. When the honse was to be rebuilt, John Hancock, President of the Continental Congress, pre- sented the frame, his own being the inodel after which this structure was made : the latter has since undergone some changes.
XCVIII.
In Memory of THADEUS BURR Esquire who died Feby. 19th 180I aged 65 years.
NOTE .- Thaddeus Burr was a son of Thaddeus and grandson of Judge Peter Burr. (See No. LXXIV.) His mother was Abigail daughter of Jonathan Sturges, Esq. He graduated from Yale in 1755, and subsequently filled various offices : Deputy of the General Court for several Sessions, Justice of the Peace for several years, and High Sheriff of the County, which position he held when his house was consumed in the general conflagration in 1779. (See XCVII.) He early espoused the canse of the Colonies against the King, and in 1775 was a member of the Town Committee of war. His was a princely hospitality. Washington was his frequent guest, as were Franklin, Lafayette, Otis, Quincy, Dr. Dwight. Trumbull and Copley. At his house Governor Hancock was mar- ried in state to Miss Dorothy Quincy, of Boston : Madam Hancock (See No. LI.) died here: and Aaron Burr spent many of his youthful days on this historic ground.
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XCIX.
H. & W.
Here lies buried the Body of Mrs. ABIGAIL HALL, wife of Lyman HALL, M : A : Daughter of THADDEUS BURR Esq" .. died July 8th. 1753 Aged 24 Years.
Modest, yet free, with innocence adorned ; To please and win, by Art and Nature formed ;
Benevolent and wife, in Virtue firm; Conftant in Friendfhip, in Religion warm ; A partner tender, unaffected, kind ; A lovely Form, with a more lovely mind,- The Scene of Life, tho' fhort sh' improved fo well, No Charms in human forms could more excel ; Christ's Life her copy ; His pure law her Guide ; Each part She acted, perfected, and dy'd.
NOTE .- Lyman Hall was one of the Signers of the Declaration of Indepen- dence. He probably married again, and was buried in Georgia where he was Governor in 1783. The Mrs Hall commemorated here was the grandaughter of Judge Peter Burr. (See No. 74.)
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HERE LYES YE BODY OF SARAH BURR THE DAUGHTER OF PETER BURR, ESQR., AGED ABOUT 16 YEARS DECEMR 2
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(B. S.)
NOTE .- This inscription is nearly obliterated, and is deciphered with dificulty.
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H. & W. Here lies the Body of Peter Burr son to Mr Thad® & Mrs. Abi gail Burr, died Sept™. ye 13th 1745 in ye 15th Year of his Age. (F. S.)
NOTE. - This is a very handsome stone and deserves a photograph.
CII.
H. & W. This Monument is put up in Memory of Mr. GERSHOM BURR Son of Thaddeus Burr Esqr., who was born the Ioth of June 1744; and died the 12th of March 1774, in the 30th Year of his Age. (B. S.)
CIII.
In Memory of Thaddeus Burr, Son of Gershom & Susanna Burr, who died July 15, 1811 : aged 21 years. (W. M.)
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JOSEPH A. BURR son of Gershom & Elizabeth Burr ; died Jan 18. 1814, aged 2 years. (W. M.)
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H. & W. Here lyes buried ye Body of Mrs ANN BURR Relict of Mr. GERSHOM BURR Who Departed this Life Sept 27th A. D. 1747. in ye 47th Year of her Age. (B. S.)
CVI.
The Corruptible of JAMES DENNIE SAYRE, Son of JAMES SAYRE Minister of the Gospel, & SARAH his Wife, who fell afleep on the 25th Day of May A. D. 1793, Aged almoft 17 Years. Young man! truft not thy Youth, Health or Strength ; Truft in the Lord with all thy Heart & remember thy Creator, who is alfo thy Redeemer.
NOTE .- Altho' Scarlet Fever was then little known, this young man was a victim.
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Revd. JAMES SAYRE departed this Life Feby. 18th 1798, Æt 53. (F. S.)
NOTE .- This Rev. Mr. Sayre was an able and sincere divine, who was the Episcopal Clergyman at the time of the Conflagration ; he vainly tried to stay the destructive hand of Gen. Tryon, his countryman ; he preserved much of the property of others through his influence, though his own shared the gen- eral fate of being consumed by the flames. He married Sarah Dennie, daughter of James Dennie, Esq., of Fairfield, and sister of Mrs. Eunice Burr. (See No. XCVII). Of his daughters, Jane married Uriah Bulkeley, who died in 1874; Eunice married Frederick Girond ; Esther, Moses Judah; the two latter gen- tlemen were from New York.
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