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In memory of
Onessimus Hubbell, who died Sept. 14th. 1824, in the 69th year of his age.
Here lyes Buried the Body of Onesimus Hubbell, son of Mr. Joseph & Mrs. Keziah Hubbell, who departed this life Decbr 3ª, 1754, in ye 23ª year of his age.
In memory of
Deacn Richard Hubbell, who de- parted this Life June 27th, 1787, In the 93ª Year of his Age. Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord.
In memory of
Mrs. Penelope Hubbell, Relict to Deac" Richard Hubbell, who departed this Life Aug" 29th, 1791, In the 87th year of her Age.
For they rest from their labors and their works do follow them.
In memory of
Mr. Benjamin Hubbell, Eldest Son of Deac" Richard Hubbell, who departed this Life Sept 17th, AD 1788, in the 62ª Year of his age. Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord.
In memory of Richard Hubbell, who died at the city of N. Y., July 16, 1829, in his 87 year.
In memory of Roxana, wife of Richard Hubbell, who died Dec. 28, 1805, in her 60 year.
In memory of
Charles Hubbell, son of Mr. Rich- ard & Mrs. Roxana Hubbell, who departed this Life June 15th, 1786, Aged 1 Year & 7 Days.
In memory of Penelope, Daughter of Richard & Roxana Hubbell, who died Feb. 21, 1864, A. 92 years.
Here lies ye Body of
Phylo Hubbill, Son of Mr. Richard Hubbill, Jun. & Mrs. Roxane his wife who departed this Life Febr the 13, 1774, Aged 4 years.
Happy the child who privileged by Fate to Shorten labour & Lighter wait, Received but yesterday the gift of breath ordered to morrow to return to death.
In memory of
Sarah, Wife of Jabez Hubbell, died Jany ye 12th, 1754, in ye 22 year of her age.
In memory of
Mr. Stephen Hubbell, who depart- ed this life April 29th, 1792, In the 98th year of his age.
In memory of
Mrs. Abigail, Wife of Mr. Stephen Hubbell, Who died Aug" I", 1777, In the 84 year of her age.
Here lyes Buried ye Body of Rebeckah Hubbell, Daughter of Mr. Stephen & Mrs. Rebeckah Hub- bell, Who departed this life, Nov' y' 9, 1754, y' 19th year of her age.
In memory of Thaddeus Hubbell, who died Nov. 30, 1849, Æ. 85 yrs.
In memory of
Eunice Hubbell, wife of Thaddeus Hubbell, who died May 1, 1838, aged 68 yrs.
Bille Jackson, Son of Mr. Isaac & Mrs. Rachel Jackson, Died Aug" 2ª, 1739, Aged 5 days.
Henry Jackson, who died Septem- ber 15, 1717, aged 38 years.
James, Son of Mr. Samuel & Mrs. Peninah Jackson, Departed this life March y 19th, 1757, In ye 6tb Year of his Age.
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HER LYES THE BODY OF. JOSEPH LA CKSON. DID. T HE. 290F. SEPT EMBRVI TIA
Here lies the Body of Joseph Jackson, Died the 29 of Septemb', 1714.
M. J., Nov. 13, 1712. [Probably a Jackson.]
[Probably a
R. J. My 14, 1712. Jackson.] R. J. D. S. E. P. 1731.
In memory of
Eliphalet Jennings, who died Aug. 22, 1839, aged 85 yrs.
In memory of Sarah Ross, wife of Eliphalet Jen- nings, who died June 6, 1839, aged 83 years.
James Jennings, Died Feb. 4, 1869, Aged 76.
Mary E., daughter of Thomas & Mary E. Jenkins, died Oct. 19, 1842, Æ. 4 ys.
Ira Jones, died May 25th, 1836, Aged 65 years.
Charity, Wife of Ira Jones, died May 14, 1845, Aged 73 years.
Mary B., Daughter of Christopher & Margaret Keiser, died Mar. 6, 1862, Æ. 3 yrs. 10 mos. & 10 ds.
In memory of
Mr. Patrick Keeler, who died Octº 15th, 1829, in the 76th year of his age. In memory of
Mrs. Anna Keeler, Wife of Mr. Patrick Keeler, who died Dec' 21", 1815. in the 63ª year of her age.
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Sarah, Wife of Patrick Keeler, Died Aug. 20, 1851, Æ. So. J. & W. K.
In memory of Mr. Esra Kirtland, who died Aug. 22ª, 1800, in the 70 year of his age.
In Memory of Mrs. Olive Kirtland, Relict of Mr. Ezra Kirtland, who died Sept. 234. 1803, in the 69th year of her age.
In Memory of
Olive Kirtland, Daughter of Ezra Kirtland, Jun., who died July 15, 1775, in the 3d year of her Age.
In memory of
Mr. Ezra Kirtland, Jr., who died Dec. 27th, 1799, in the 47th year of his age.
In memory of
Olive Kirtland, Daughter of Mr. Ezra & Mrs. Sarah Kirtland, who died Aug. 14th, 1790. Aged 14 years & 2 months.
In memory of
Mr. Zebulon Kirtland, who died Jany 2ª, 1803, in the 48th year of his age.
In memory of
Elizabeth, widow of Zebulon Kirt- land, who died Jan. 5, 1842, aged 90 years.
In memory of
Mrs. Freelove Knapp, Wife of Mr. Joseph Knapp & Daut of Mr. Ebenezer & Mrs. Patience Plumb, who died Now' 24th, 1771, in y' 31"* year of her age.
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In memory of Joseph Knapp, Jun., Son of Mr. Joseph & Mrs. Freelove Knapp. died Aug" the 20th, 1767, Aged 2 years. In memory of Mr. John Knapp, who died Aug- ust 3ª, 1795, in the $2 year of his age. In memory of Mrs. Hannah Knapp, Wife of Mr. John Knapp, who died Jany. 28th, 1796, in the 76th year of her age.
In memory of Robert Knapp, who died April 11, 1834, aged 52 years & 10 months.
Mother
Sally, wife of Robert Knapp, Died Aug. 15, 1861, Aged 76 yrs. I mo. & 8 Ds.
To the memory of
Mahala Willson Knapp, Daugh- ter of Mr. Robert & Mrs. Sally Knapp (a very promising child) born July Ioth, 1804, and died July 18th, 1807, aged 3 years & 8 days.
In memory of
Mrs. Anna Knowles, first the wife of Mr. Joseph Sturges, late of Stam- ford, decd. and last the wife of Mr. William Knowles, late of New Mil- ford, decd. She died July 26th, 1801, in the 80th year of Her Age.
Mrs. Abigail Lacey.
Hannah Summers, Wife of Ed- ward Lacey, died Oct. 14, 1755, aged about 43 years.
In memorv of
Mr. Benjamin Lacey, who de- parted this life Sept. 13th, AD 1784, aged 45 years on the same day. In memory of
Mrs. Margaret Lacy, Wife of ye late Mr. Benjamin Lacey, who de- parted this life, Sept. I. A. D., 1792, in the 524 year of her age.
Daniel Lacey, died Dec. 17, 1828, in his 86 year.
Tabitha Lacey, wife of Daniel La- cey, died Aug. 9, 1814, in the 64 year of her age.
John Lacey, died June 25, 1856, Æ. 79 yrs. & 9 mo.
In memory of
Eunice, wife of John Lacey, who died Feb. 17, 1840, aged 56 years.
In memory of
Mr. John Lacey, who departed this Life Feby 10th, 1793, In the 84th year of his age.
' In memory of
Mrs. Mary Lacey, Relict of Mr. John Lacey, who died April 1, 1810, in the gift year of her age.
Josiah Lacey, Esq., departed this life Oct. 28th, 1812, in the 67th Year of his age. He was a Captain in the Revolutionary Army and a leading citizen.
In memory of
Mrs. Judith Lacey, Wife of Capt. Josiah Lacey, who departed this life June ye 3ª, 1780, aged 31 years & 5 months wanting 3 days.
In memory of
Mrs. Ruth Lucey, Wife to Capt. Josiah Lacey, who departed this life April 18th. 1788, aged 27 years & 8 months wanting 1 Day.
In memory of
Mrs. Molly Lacey, Wife of Capt. Josiah Lacey, who departed this Life Jany 30th, 1793, aged 32 years 8 months & 12 days.
In memory of
Mrs. Anna Lacey, Wife of Josiah Lacey, Esqr., Who departed this life April 7, A. D. 1812, aged 46 years 3 months and 2 days.
Nathaniel Hazard, son to Capt. Josiah & Mrs. Molly Lacey, Depart- ed this life May 9, 1792, aged 14 months, wanting 5 Days.
Levi L. Lacey, Died April 1, 1845, Aged 33 yrs.
In memory of
Michael Lacey, who died Nov. 12, 1835, Æ. 51 yrs.
In memory of
Betsey, wife of Michael Lacey, who died Dec. 14, 1823, aged 38 years.
Robert Lacey, died Nov. 23, 1832, aged 22 years.
In memory of
Sarah Lacey, who died May 3, 1838, aged 65 years. In memory of
Squire Lacey, who died Dec. 27, 1819, in his 310 year.
Urban Lacey, died March 20, 1877, Aged 72 yrs.
In memory of her that was once Miss Ruth Winton, Born Dec. 24, 1731 ; married to Mr. Joseph Brins- maid Oct, 1748 ; and secondly to Dr. Wm Little, Nov 2ª, 1762. She de- parted this Life for Immortality Dec" 2ª, 1784, aged 53 Years.
Her remains are buried beneath this Stone.
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In memory of Elenor, wife of Eaden Leavens, who died June 30, 1835, 2. 55 years.
In memory of Mrs. Eunice, Relict of Mr. George Lyman, who died Oct. 10, 1819, aged 67 years.
Here Ives Buried ye Body of Mr. Mathew Mackhard, Who Died Feb" ye 9th, Anno Domni 1736/7, in ye 28th Year of His Age.
Here lyes Buried ye Body of Mr. Mathew Mackhard, son of Mr. Mathew & Mrs. Sarah Mackhard, Who was drowned July yo 22ª, 1757, in y' 21" Year of His Age.
Mary Mackhard, Dautr of Mr. Mathew & Mrs. Sarah Mackhard, Died Jany 30th, 1737, Aged 2 years & 6 months.
Here lyes Buried y. Body of Mr. John Mallet, who Departed this life September 28th, Anno Dom™ 1745, in y' 72ª year of his age.
Here lyes the body of Sarah Mallit, Wife of John Mallit, Died Dec' ye 5th, 1742, in ye 26 year of her age.
Here lyes ye Body of
Mrs. Joanna Mallit, widow to Mr. John Mallit, who departed this life Sept y' 16, 1764, in ye 101" year of her age.
Here lyes y. Body of Huldah Mallett, Dautr of Mr. John Mallett, Junr., who died Oct. yo 29, 1758, in y' 2ª year of her age.
Laura, Daughter of Mr. Lewis & Mrs. Anna Mallet, died April 3ª. 1795, Aged 2 years 1 month & 8 days.
Henry Manning, Died Jan. 5, 1852, Æ. 48 years.
In memory of
Mr. David Meaker, who died Nov. 24th, 1828, in the 73ª year of his age.
In memory of
Esther Meaker, Wife of Mr. David Meaker, who died May 26th, 1812, in the 48th year of her age.
Mrs. Polly Meeker, Died Aug. 29, 1817, Æ. 26 yrs.
Nathan S. Meeker, Died of Yellow Fever at Staten Island, N. Y., Sept. 27, 1821, A. 31 yrs.
Ann R. Middlebrook, Died Dec. 1, 1850, Æ. 24 yrs.
In memory of Anne, wife of Anson Morehouse, who died May 11, 1823, aged 37 years.
In memory of Lorintha, dautr of Anson & Anne Morehouse, who died Sept. 10, 1841, Aged 30 years.
In memory of
Mrs. Eunice Morehouse, Wife of Mr. Lyman Morehouse, Who died March 14th, 1800, In the 27th year of her age.
In memory of
Sarah Morehouse, wife of Isaac Morehouse, who died Aug. 22, 1837, aged 86.
In memory of
Abigail, wife of Samuel Morehouse, who died Aug. 29, 1826, aged 44 years.
Here lyes Buried the Body of Mrs. Sarah Morris, wife to Mr. Daniel Morris, who departed this life April the 16, 1761, in yª 48th year of her age.
Here lyes the Body of
Huldah Nicholls, wife to Mr. John Nicholls, who died April 16, 1759, in y' 49th year of her age.
In memory of Charles S., who died March 23, 1835, aged 3 yrs. & 6 mo.
Also of John A., who died Nov. 15, 1836, aged 14 mo. Sons of John W. & Susan Nichols.
In memory of
Mr. John Nichols, who died Nov. 21", 1801, in the 57th year of his age.
In memory of Phebe, relict of Mr. John Nichols. who died March 3. 1835, A. 82 years.
In Memory of Mrs. Mehetable Nichols, Wife of Mr. John Nichols, who departed this life, April 9th, 1785, in ye 32ª year of her age.
[A TABLET.] Sacred to the Memory of Philip Nichols, Esq., who departed this Life May 13th, 1807, in the 82ª year of his age.
Tears in regret in sympathy we give, That such superior excellence should die ; But dear to memory wilt thou ever live, Blest shade whose meed is immortality.
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Sacred to the memory of
PHILIP NICHOLS Esq. who departed this Life May 13th. 1807. in the 82ª year of his age.
Leary of regret in sympathy we give That auch superior excellence should die But dear to memory will thou ever live. Bless't shade tohone mesdit immortality
Sacred to the memory of Mrs MARY NICHOLS late Consort of PHILIP NICHOLS Esq. who departed this life May 13th 1811. In the 78th year of her age.
The soul of origin divine God's glorious image freed from day In heaven's eternal sphere shall shine A star of day.
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Sacred to the memory of Mrs. Mary Nichols, late Consort of Philip Nichols, Esq., who departed this life, May 13th, 1811, in the 78th year of her age. The soul of origin divine, God's glorious image freed from clay. In Heaven's eternal sphere shall shine, A star of day. Here lyes Buried ye Body of Mrs. Rebeckah Nickols, wife to Mr. John Nickols, who departed this life, Sept. 12tb, 1749, in y 36th year of her age.
Here lyes ye Body of Huldah Nichols, Dau'r of Mr. John & Mrs. Rebeckah Nichols, who died Sept. 4th, 1753, in ye 13th year of her age.
Here lyes ye Body of
Sarah Nichols, Dau" of Elijah & Mrs. Huldah Nichols, who departed this life June ye 4th, 1753, in ye 19th year of her Age.
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William Nichols, Died July 21, 1837, Aged 82 yrs.
Philip E., his son, Died Sept. 26, 1855. Aged 48 years.
Hannah Nichols, Died Oct. 14. 1855, Æ. 69.
Here lyes the Body of
Mrs. Abigail Odell, Wife to Wil- liam Odell, who died Jan. - - 40th year of her age .*
Here lyes ve Body of
Mrs. Deborah Odell, wife of Lieut. Hezekiah Odell, who departed this life June 27. 1756, in ye 55th year of her age.
Here lyes y. Body of
Bulah Odell, Daut of Lieut. Heze- kiah & Mis. Deborah Odell, who died June 22ª, 1756, in ye 27th year of her age.
Here lyes buried ye Body of Mr. John Odell, Who Departed this life June Ist, Anno Dom. 1743, Aged 77 Years.
Here lyes Buried ye Body of Mrs. Sarah Odell, wife to Serg. John Odell, who died Octobr 25th, A. D. 1743, in ye 79th year of her age. In memory of
Samuel Odell, Esgr., who Depart- ed this Life June the 7th, A. D. 1775, in the 69th year of his Age.
In memory of
Mrs. Johannah Odell, Wife of Mr. Samuel Odell, who departed this Life June 11th, 1776, in the 37th year of her age.
Justis Odell, died January y. 29th, 1767, Aged 3 Days & 4 hours. Squire Odell, died January y' 29. 1767, Aged 3 Days & 4 months. The Twins of Mr. Nehemiah Smith Odell & Mrs. Eunice his Wife.
In memory of
Miss Temperance Odell, who de- parted this life Octobr 17, 1794, Aged 27 years 8 months & 3 days. Too early lost, just in the bloom of youth, Go noblest patern of exalted truth, Absolved from earth that peaceful shore ascend Where love inhabits, love that knows no end. Here lyes ye Body of
Nehemiah, son of Will™ Odell, Decd March ye 26, 1727, in y' 8th year of his age.
Here lyes ve Body of
Nathaniel Odell, Son of Mr. Wil- liam & Mrs. Sarah Odell, Who Died July 15">, 1746, in ye 3ª year of his age.
Here Ives y. Body of
Ebenezr Odell, Son of Mr. William Odell, Who died Octo' 7th, 1743, in y' Igth Year of his age.
In memory of
Mrs. Abigail, Wife of Joel Parish, who died June 1", 1777. in her 37th year.
Abraham Parrott, died Nov. 16, 1825, Æ. 4S.
Lord we commit our souls to thee, Accept the sacred trust.
Lucy Wells, Wife of Abraham Par- rott, Died Sept. 8, 1856, A. So. Revive this nobler part of ours And watch our sleeping dust.
In memory of
Henry O. Parrott, Son of Abraham & Lucy Parrott. who died July 8, 1826, aged 13 yrs. II mos. & 16 days.
In memory of
Mary E. Parrott, daughter of Abraham & Lucy Parrott, who died Sept. 23, 1826, aged 15 yrs. & 11 mo.
Thomas Parrott, died Dec. 8, 185 1, Æ. 58.
Sally, Wife of Thomas Parrott, died Aug. 17, 1839, 2. 49.
In memory of
Isaac Patchin, who died Feb. 1I, 1832, aged 85 yrs.
* The dates are entirely gone by the falling off of a part of the slate stone.
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In memory of Elijah Peet, who died Nov. 26, 1841, aged 81 years.
In memory of
Anna Peet, wife of Elijah Peet, who died June 1, 1843, aged 76 years.
This monument is sacred to the mem- ory of Mrs. Anne Pixley, Relict of Mr. William Pixlev, who died Sept. 20th, 1800, in the 69th year of her age.
Here lyes Buried ye Body of Mrs. Hannah Porter, Wife to Ensign John Porter, Who departed this life Octobr yo 28th, 1763, in yo 61st year of her age.
Nathaniel Porter, son of John & Lucy Porter, died June 21", 1800, in the 14th year of his age.
In memory of Mr. Samuel Porter, who departed this life Sept" 13th, 1795, In the 78th year of his Age.
In memory of
Mrs. Abiah Porter, Relict of Mr. Samuel Porter, who died July 9th, 1801, In the 76th year of her age. In memory of Mrs. Sarah Porter, Wife of Mr. Samuel Porter, Jun', who died April 3d, 1805, In the 25th year of her age.
Depository of
Miss Betsey Raymond, who, in the bloom of life was snatched from her friends, and y' companions of her youth, Jany 14th, A. D. 1792, In the 17th year of her age.
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Mrs. Ruth Risley, Relict of Mr. Timothy Risley, of Egg Harbour, decd, and Daughter of Mr. David Wells of this Town, Decd, died Jany 24, 1794, aged 36 years.
Here lies entombed the Remains of The Reverend Robert Ross, Sarah Ross, his Wife, and James Merrick Ross, their Son.
The Reverend Robert Ross, A.M., & native of Ireland; in his infancy brought into this Country, Was sometime a Tutor at the College of New Jersey, where he also received his ed- ucation ; Afterwards Pastor of the Presbyte- rian Church in this Society, over which he was ordained November 28th, 1753, and in which he labored in word and doctrine, 43 years.
A person who long sustained a high charac- ter for Christian Literature and general knowl- edge. In his principles, orthodox; In his preaching practical and judicious. He advo- cated the truths of the Gospel by doctrine and example, and was, therefore, a pious guide & instructor.
He died Augst. 29, 1799, aged 73 years.
Mrs. Sarah Ross, died the same day with her husband, aged 52. And James Merrick R088, 13 days after his parents, aged 10 years. O thou gloomy monarch ! Are these the trophies of thy conquering arms ? Nor reverend hoary age, nor blooming youth, Nor boasted strength escape thy fatal dart ! These seem to speak With silent horror to my shivering heart ; Bid me survey my swift approaching doom, And view the dark retreat which waits my coming.
This monument is erected by Elipha- let Jennings, to the memory of his Father-in-law and family, - 1801.
Here lyes Buried
James Ross, son of Rev. Robert & Mrs. Sarah Ross, Born Sept. 12, 1758, Drowned Sept. 10, 1760.
Sacred to the memory of Revd Stephen Royce, who depart- ed this life Aug" 3d, 1802, in the 47th year of his age.
Here in death's cold embrace this body lies, The soul is gone to mansions in the skies ; His dust must sleep, his voice be heard no more, Till the last trump shall sound from shore to shore,
Then burst the bands of death with sweet sur- prise,
And in his Saviour's glorious form arise. Here lyes Buried the Body of Mr. Edmund Rowland, who de- parted this life April the 13th, 1769, in the 41" year of his age.
In memory of
Henry Rowland, who died June 19th, 1775, aged about 84 years. Erected by Rowland B. Lacey in 1879. Here lyes Buried ye Body of Mrs. Tamar Rowland, wife to Mr. Henry Rowland, who died April y' 21", A. D. 1737, in y' 42ª year of her age.
Here lyes Buried the Body of Mr. Thomas Sanford, who de- parted this life May ye 20, 1757, in y" 83ª year of his age.
Here lyes ye Body of
Mrs. Hannah Sanford, wife to Mr. Thomas Sanford, who Departed this life May 18th, 1755, in y' 75 year of her age.
In memory of Deacon Abel Seelye, who died May 9th, 1810. in the 85th year of his age. Marcy, wife of Dea. Abel Seeley, died March 5, 1819, aged 98.
Hannah, Daughter of Mr. Abel & Mrs. Marcy Seely, died Nov" y" 19, 1746, aged 1 year & 11 months.
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This Stone was erected by Seth Seelye, Jun. in commemoration of bis late wife, Abigail Seelye, who died July 8th, 1800, in the 31" year of her age.
In memory of Ezra Seeley, died Aug. 14, 1827, aged 81 years.
Mary, wife of Ezra Seeley, died Aug. 7, 1822, Æ. 81.
Here lyes Buried ye Body of Ensign Nathan Seelye, who de- parted this life April 30, 1766, in y' 52ª year of his age. Here lyeth ye Body of Eunice, y. wife of Nathan Seelye, who died June 6th, 1745, in yº 28th year of her Age.
Jennett E., wife of George B. Seeley, died Jan. 7. 1850, ÆE. 35. Mary E., their daughter, died Dec. 22, 1847, Æ. 6 yrs. & 2 months.
In Memory of Nathaniel Seelye, who departed this life March 27, 1786, in y' 85 year of His Age.
In memory of
Mrs. Elizabeth Seelye, wife of Mr. Nathaniel Seelye, who departed this life December 9th, 1781, in yº 79th year of Her Age.
In memory of
Lieut. Nathan Seelye, who de- parted this Life June 24th. 1787, Aged 44 Years wanting 21 days.
In memory of
Mrs. Deborah Seelye, Relict of Lieut. Nathan Seelye, who died Sept. 224, 1811, in the 69th year of her age. In memory of Polly, wife of Roswell Seeley, who died Sept. 9, 1838, aged 46 years. James H., son of Roswell & Polly Seeley, Died Nov. 23, 1848, Æ. 19. In memory of Ruth Seeley, wife of Joseph Seeley, who died Oct. 8, 1815. aged 29 years. In memory of Mrs. Betsey Seeley, wife of Mr. Joseph Seeley, who died Dec. 24, 1824, aged 40 years.
In memory of
Mary E., daughter of Joseph & Ruth Seeley, who died May 11, 1835, aged 24 years.
Here lyes the Body of ---
Seth Seelye, Decd July y' 29th, 1727, in ye 18th year of His Age.
In Memory of
Deacn Seth Seelye, who died May 234, 1817, in the 79 yr of his age. Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord.
In Memory of
Mrs. Joanna Seelyje, Wife of Deac" Seth Seelye, Who departed this life Febr7 25th, 1797, In the 62ª year of her age.
In Memory of
Miss Anne Seelye, Daughter of Deac" Seth & Mrs. Joanna Seelye, who died June 25th, 1815, in the 53ª year of her age.
In memory of Seth Seeley, who died Nov. 2, 1844, aged 28 yrs.
Don't mourn my wife and children so dear, I am not dead but sleeping here ; My peace is made, my grave you see, Prepare for death and follow me. We know that our redeemer lives, We trust the promises he gives. And part in hope to meet above Where all is joy and all is love.
Seth Seeley, son of Mr. Samuel O. & Mrs. Sally Seelye, died March 30th, 1814, aged 16 months & 16 days.
Abiah Sherman, Died May 28, 1717, aged 19 years.
Elnathan Sherman, aged about 8 years old, Who died April 15. 1717. Here lyes Buried ye Body of Mr. Amos Sherman, Who Depart- ed this life. Decem" 11th, 1760, in ye 36th year of his age.
Sacred to the memory of
Anson Sherman, who died at Orange Springs, New Jersey, July 19, 1835, Æ. 44 yrs.
Here lyes Buried the Body of Capt. David Sherman, who de- parted this life Jan' y' I Anno Domni, 1753, in y' 88th year of his age.
[See opposite.]
Here lyes Buried the Body of Mrs. Marcy Sherman, Wife to Capt. David Sherman Who Departed this life Aug. 19 A. D. 1745, in y' 75th year of her age.
Here lyes Buried the Body of Lieut. David Sherman, Who De- parted this life July ye 8th Anno Domni, 1752, in ye 60 year of His Age.
Here lyes the Body of
Mrs. Dinah Sherman, Wife to Mr. David Sherman, Decd April y" 13th, 1732, in ye 37th Year of Her Age.
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Here Lyes Buried the
Body of Capt
DAVID SHERMAN
Who Departed this Life
Tany & 1th Anno Dom' 1755
In 9 88 Year of His Age
Herelyes Buried the Body of M" MARCY SHERMAN Wife to Cap
DAVID SHERMAN Who Departed this life Aug" 19th A DIT45iny 75 Year of Her Age
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Sarah Thompson, 2ª Wife of Lieut. David Sherman,
Here lyes Buried the Body of Mr. David Sherman, Who was killed by lightning in the House of God at public worship on the 28th of July. 1771, in ye 35th Year of His Age. Here lyes y" Body of Mrs. Mary Sherman, Wife to Mr. David Sherman and Dauw of Mr. Stephen & Mrs. Eunice Starling. Who departed this Life May y" 28th, 1765, in y" 25th Year of Her Age.
This Stone is erected to the memory of Capt. Darid Sherman, who died August 224, 1810, in the 54th year of his age.
Also of his son, Darid Sherman, who was sup- posed to be lost on his passage from Washington in North Carolina to New York with his whole crew in the schooner Recovery about the 20th of Decembr, 1800, in the 25th year of his age.
In Memory of
Mrs. Rebecca, Wife of Capt. David Sherman, who died Mar. 4, 1825, aged 70 years.
In Memory of
Isaac Sherman, son of Mr. David & Mrs. Rebecca Sherman, died March y" Igth, A. D. 1784, Aged 14 months & 5 days.
In memory of
Mr. Ebenezer Sherman, who died Sept. 28th, 1819, aged 66 years.
Hervey Sherman, son of Mr. Sterl- ing & Mrs. Anna Sherman, died July I", 1805, aged 2 months & 15 days.
In memory of
Mrs. Jemima Sherman, Relict of Mr. Nathaniel Sherman, who died Feby 10th, 1806, in the 77th year of her age.
Matthew Sherman, born Oct. 21, A. D., 1645, died A.D., 1698.
And
Hannah Bulkley, his wife, died about 1712.
MATTHEW SHERMAN.
Born Oct 21ª .A . D. 16,5 Died - A.D.1698 > AND HANNAH BULKLEY, His WIFE.
Died about A.D. 1712.
Erected by Rowland B. Lacey 1885.
577
Stratfield Burying-place.
APLV-1700 MR.S-SHERMAN
BOYS
Here lies the body of Deace Seth Sherman, Who de- parted this life, August 7th, 1807, in the 53 year of his age. Pause and consider where the good man lies, Mark well bis path and follow to the skies. Here lyes Buried the Body of Mr. Andrew Sherwood, Who de- parted this Life, Nov 234, 1767, in the 47th Year of His Age. .
In Memory of Anna W., daughter of Charles & Miranda B. Sherwood, who died July 19, 1837, ÆE. 3 mos. & 22 ds.
David Sherwood, 1,63. This monument is erected to the memory of Capt. David Sherwood, who de- parted this life, July 17th, 1811, in the 49th year of his age.
Time was, like me, he life possessest, And time shall be when I shall rest.
Ephraim S. Sherwood, died Nov. 3, 1867, ÆE. 89 yrs. & 9 mo.
In memory of Sally, wife of Ephraim Sherwood, who died Oct. 25, 1826, aged 44 years. Sarah, wife of Ephraim S. Sherwood, died April 4, 1857, Æ. 76 ys. & 10 mo. Here lyes Buried the Body of Mr. Gurdon Sherwood, who de- parted this life August ye 22nd, 1772, in yo 32nd year of his age.
Here lyes Buried the Body of Capt. John Sherwood, who de- parted this Life Sept. the 17th, 1779, in y' 74th year of His Age.
Here lyes y Body of Mrs. Mary Sherwood, Wife to Capt. John Sherwood, Who departed this Life June y' 12th, 1767, in yº 58th year of Her Age.
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