USA > Connecticut > Fairfield County > Bridgeport > A History of the Old Town of Stratford and the City of Bridgeport, Connecticut, Part II > Part 28
Note: The text from this book was generated using artificial intelligence so there may be some errors. The full pages can be found on Archive.org (link on the Part 1 page).
Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 | Part 4 | Part 5 | Part 6 | Part 7 | Part 8 | Part 9 | Part 10 | Part 11 | Part 12 | Part 13 | Part 14 | Part 15 | Part 16 | Part 17 | Part 18 | Part 19 | Part 20 | Part 21 | Part 22 | Part 23 | Part 24 | Part 25 | Part 26 | Part 27 | Part 28 | Part 29 | Part 30 | Part 31 | Part 32 | Part 33 | Part 34 | Part 35 | Part 36 | Part 37 | Part 38 | Part 39 | Part 40 | Part 41 | Part 42 | Part 43 | Part 44 | Part 45 | Part 46 | Part 47 | Part 48 | Part 49 | Part 50 | Part 51 | Part 52 | Part 53 | Part 54 | Part 55 | Part 56 | Part 57 | Part 58 | Part 59 | Part 60 | Part 61 | Part 62 | Part 63 | Part 64 | Part 65 | Part 66 | Part 67 | Part 68 | Part 69 | Part 70 | Part 71 | Part 72 | Part 73 | Part 74 | Part 75 | Part 76 | Part 77 | Part 78 | Part 79 | Part 80 | Part 81 | Part 82 | Part 83 | Part 84
Frances, daughter of Isaac & Polly Judson, died May 11, 1853, 2. 18 yrs. & g mo.
-
Jane Judson died July 18, 1878, JE. 54 years.
John Judson died May 17, 1873, Aged 77 years.
In memory of
Pamela, wife of John Judson, who died June 20, 1834, in the 36 year of her age.
In memory of
Mr. Jonathan Judson, who de- parted this life April 6, 1799, aged 71 years.
Death will invade us by the means appointed, And we must bow to the King of terrors ; Nor am I anxious if I am prepared What shape he comes in.
In memory of Polly, wife of Jonathan Judson, who died Feb. 28, 1843, aged 85 yrs. In memory of Lemuel Judson, Esq., who de- parted this life March 26, 1842, in the 78 year of his age.
In memory of
Sarah Judson, wife of Lemuel Jud- ' son, Esq., who died July 12, 1817; in the 49 year of her age.
Robert Judson, son of Henry & Julia Smith. Robbie Died March 8, 1866, aged 14 mos.
In memory of
Roswell Judson, Esq., who died Mar. 1, 1835, in the 66 year of his age. William B. Judson, Born Oct. 20, 1841, Died Oct. 4, 1871. Not lost but gone before.
Marietta, Wife of William A. Jud- son, Born Mar. 8, 1815, Died Mar. 23, 1885.
She endeavored to fulfill every duty.
Sally Kasson, daughter of Mr. Adam & Mrs. Honor Kasson, died Sept. 19, 1811 ; in the 26 year of her age. She lived but to die, and died to live again.
Enoch Lane, Died October 6, 1856, Aged 80 years & 10 mos.
Pamelia, wife of Enoch Lane, Died Dec. 22, 1865, A. 86 years & 8 mo.
Miranda, daughter of Enoch & Pam- elia Lane, died Nov. 6, 1817, aged 10 years & 6 mos.
Polly Ann, their daughter, died Nov. 16, 1811, aged 9 mo. & 8 ds.
Here lyes y .. Body of
Mrs. Huldah Lane, Wife to Mr. Charles Lane. Jun' (& daughter of Mr. Timothy Blackman), who depart- ed this life Jan'y, ye 25th, 1759, in y' 22ª Year of Her Age.
Here lyes ye Remains of
Mr. Jacob Lane, who Lived in a Course of Piety & virtue, & Ex- changed this life in hopes of a Bless- ed Immortality April the 14th, 1763, in the 52ª Year of his Age.
Emily, Daughter of Lyman & Loisa Lattin, Died Apr. 21, 1866, Aged 15 yrs. 4 mos.
Lyman S., Son of Lyman & L. Lat- tin, died June 3, 1843, Æ. 13 mo. This lovely bud, so young and fair, Called hence by early doom. Just came to show how fair a flower In Paradise could bloom.
Nathan B., Son of Lyman & Loisa Lattin, died Jan. 16, 1844, A. 4 yrs. & 2 mo.
This lovely plant we wish to raise, Resign it here we must Into the hands of God who gave, And in his mercy trust.
Frank, Son of Lyman & Lucy Dor- man, Died Aug. 4, 1865, ÆE. 11 yrs. & I mo.
Also an infant Brother, Died Dec. I, 1856.
In memory of
Mr. Thomas Latten, who died Oct. 224, 1776, aged 83 years.
:
In memory of
Mrs. Mary Latten, wife of Mr. Thomas Latten, who died June 18th, 1773, aged 76 years. Death has dysolved these sacred ties, May each to happier realms remove, There meet and range the blissful fields +
. # In bands of everlasting love.
979
Huntington Burying-place.
In memory of Capt. Edmond Leavensworth, who departed this Life July 28th, 1785, in the 61ªt year of his age. By long experience have I known 'Thy sov'reign power to save ; At thy command I venture down Securely to the grave.
-
-
In memory of Abigail, Wife of Edmond Leavens- worth, who died Mar. 18, 1-, aged 82 years.
In memory of
Abijah Leavenworth, Son of Capt. Edmond & Mrs. Abigail Leavenworth, who died Nov. 9, 1777, aged 19 years. Here lyes Interr'd the Body of Doct. Thomas Leavenworth, who Departed this Life Aug" 4th, AD. 1754, in ye 81" Year of his Age.
In Memory of
Mrs. Mary, the Wife of Doct. Thomas Leavenworth, Who Died June y' -, A. D. 1768, in y. 89th Year of her Age. This Stone is solemnly inscribed by Mrs. Anna Lester to the memory of her husband,
Doct. John Lester, who died Jany 5th, 1795, in the 35 year of his age. And to their son,
John Consider Lester, who was born Nov" 30th, 1788, and died Nov" 23, 1794.
In memory of Murry Lester, who died Sept. 5, 1795, Aged 71.
In memory of Mr. Abel Lewis, who died Jan. 2, 1818, aged 75 years.
Mrs. Hannah, his wife, died June 7, 1788, aged 43 years.
In memory of Polly Betsey Lewis, Daut to Mr. Abel & Mrs. Hannah Lewis, Who Departed this Life August, 1773, in the 3d year of her Age.
In memory of Birdsey Lewis Died Nov. 27, 1822, Aged 72 Years, Also
Jerusha, his wife, Died June 9, 1821, In the 66th year of her age.
Elihu Lewis, Son of Birdsey & Mrs. Jerusha Lewis, who departed this Life sept" 1"t, 1794, Aged 20 Years the day that he died.
If there is a power above, He must delight in virtue, and that which he delights in must be happy.
--
Cyrus Lewis Died Aug. 25, 1861, A. 83 yrs.
Alice, His Wife, Died May 26, 1861, Æ. 68 yrs.
- Cyrus B. Died Nov. 16, 1816. Amasa B. Died May 17, 1822. Ellis H. Died Jan. 6, 1827. Edgar B. Died April 20, 1830.
Edgar B. Died Sept. 15, 1832, the infant children of Cyrus & Allis Lewis.
Jane A. Died Nov. 15, 1826, A. 2 years.
Mary B. Died Dec. 7. 1826, A. 7 years. The daughtre of Cyrus & Allice Lewis. Our Mother Charity, wife of Nathan Lewis died Jan. 21, 1851, Æ. 78.
[A MONUMENT.] [West Side.]
David Lewis Died Feb. 13. 1871, Æ. 80. Elly Lewis Died Mar. 3, 1873, ÆE. 76. [North Side.]
Harriett, Died May 13, 1826, Æ. 23. Hannah Died Jan. 29, 1867, Æ. 69. Wives of Elly Lewis.
[ East Side.]
Sarah, Wife of David Lewis, Died Feb. 2. 1871, Æ. 66.
Amelia, Wife of David Lewis, Died Apr. 26, 1832, A. 36. [South Side.]
Julia, Wife of Joseph B. Lewis, Died Sept. 1, 1832. A. 34.
Ephraim Lewis Died Sept. 25, 1810, Æ. 42 yrs.
Mehetable, his wife, died June 2, 1852, Æ. 81 yrs.
In memory of
Mrs. Sarah Lewis, Wife of Mr. Ephraim Lewis, who departed this Life May 5th, 1776, in her 53ª year. Here lyes ye Body of Peninnah Lewis, Daughter of Mr. Ephraim & Mrs. Sarah Lewis Who Died Jany ye 19th, 1753, Aged 6 Years & I month.
Here lyes Buried ye Body of Eben Lewis, son of Ichobod Lewis, Esq'. & Mrs. Sarah, his wife, who departed this life Novbr 18th, 1754, in ye 13th year of his age. He Rests secure Beneath the Dust, Till the Bright Morning Just, Then he shall rise and ever shine, Adorn'd With Beautys all Divine.
980
History of Stratford.
In memory of
---
.
Maryette Lewis, wife of Edwin A. Lewis, who died April 18, 1843, aged 20 yrs.
Nathaniel Lewis, born Jan. 29, 1755, died Oct. 26, 1845.
In memory of
Jerusha Lewis, wife of Nathaniel Lewis, who died May 23, 1841, aged 72.
Ransom, Son of Everitt & Abigail Lewis, who died Aug. 25, 1829, Aged 36.
Philo Burton, son of Ransom & Phebe Maria Lewis, died April 3, 1818, aged 3 years.
Sarah Maria, Wife of Philo B. Lewis, Died Oct. 13, 1827. 2. 45.
William B. Lewis Died Mar. 23, 1879, Æ. 82.
Frances Jane, wife of William B. Lewis, Died Jan. 8, 1852, ÆE. 48.
George Nathan, son of W. B. & F. J. Lewis, died Jan. 7, 1845, aged 4 days.
George Nathan, son of W. B. & F. J. Lewis, born Aug. 31, 1835, died Feb. 8, 1837.
Frances Jane & Caroline, chil- dren of W. B. & F. J. Lewis. Gentle Cherubs! Struck from the Rock of ages, By the Eternal, to endure forever.
Marrina Lum, formerly wife of James C. Lum, Died Jan. 27, 1860, Æ. 56.
--
In memory of Benajah Mallory, who died July 29, 1793, 2, 72.
-
In memory of Elizabeth, wife of Benajah Mallory, who died Oct. 29, 1800, ÆE. 89.
Sacred to the memory of Mr. Mordecai Marks was born May 30, 1740, and died Oct 30, 1797, aged 57 years & 5 months.
In memory of
Mrs. Sarah Marks, Wife of Mr. Mordecai Marks & Daut of Mr. Matthew & Mrs. Bethiah Hawley, Who departed this life June the 9th, 1772, Aged 23 Years.
Sarah Marks, the wife of Mordecai Marks, died May 15, 1822, aged 72.
Hezekiah Marks died Oct. 23, 1835, aged 54 years.
,
This stone is erected to the memory of William M. Marks, Son of Heze- kiah & Olive Marks, who died May 22, 1841, in his 28 year, by his mother. Elias McEwen, Son of Elias A. & Mary Ann Hall, died June 5, 1841, Æ. 8 yrs. & 9 mo.
Elisha T. Mills, Esg., died Aug. 10, 1826, aged 62.
Caty, wife of Elisha T. Mills, Died Jan. 21, 1860, Æ. 88.
George A. Mills died Jan. 13, 1827, aged 21.
In memory of
Mary Mills, Daughter of Elisha T. & Caty Mills, Born November 28th, 1794, Expired May 16th, 1797.
[A MONUMENT.]
Elisha Mills, Esg., was born 26 March, 1732, Old Style, and died 7 April, 1816, in the 85 year of his age. Mrs. Mary Mills, Wife of Elisha Mills, Esqr., was born 14 Feb., 1729, Old Style, and died 31 March, 1817, in the 89 year of her age.
In memory of
William Mills, Son of Mr. Elisha & Mrs. Mary Mills, Who departed this life Decem" ye 10th, 1773, Aged 2 years & 7 months.
In memory of Ida Mills, age Six Weeks.
Died March 26, 1832,
Eliza, daughter of William & Ruth Ann Mills, aged 1 y. 6 mo. & 19 ds. Memento Mori.
This stone is erected in memory of the Rev. Jedidiah Mills, A.M., the first and faithful Minister of the Gos- pel of Christ at Ripton ; who after a very short illness fell on sleep the 19 of Janry, A.D. 1776, in the 79th Year of his age & 52d year of his Ministry. Also
In memory of
Abigail Mills, the amiable consort of the Rev. Jedidiah Mills, who after a lingering & painful disease depart- ed this life Nov" 2, A.D. 1775, in her 72 year.
Releas'd from earth this happy pair We trust have winged their way To taste the joys their Saviour gives In bright eternal Day.
Here lyes ye Body of
Mr. Isaac Mills, son of y. Rev. Mr. Jedidiah & Mrs. Abigail Mills, who departed this life April 17, 1765, in ye 26th year of his age.
981
Huntington Burying-place.
In memory of William Mills who died Sept. 22, 1833, aged 34 years.
In memory of Mrs. Esther Mitchell, the wife of Mr. John Mitchell, who left this world March 14, 1810, in the 69th year of her age. In hopes of a blessed immortality. The sweet remembrance of the just Shall flourish when they sleep in dust.
John R. Mitchell Died Dec. 25, 1869, Æ. 69.
Dolly, His Wife, Died Sept. 26, 1872, Æ. 77.
Lewis Mitchell Died Jan. 15, 1823, Æ. 34.
Abby, His Wife, died Oct. 20, 1862, Æ. 73.
In memory of
Noah Monroe, who died Dec. II, 1836, aged 32 years. Also
Mary E., daughter of Noah & Abigail A. Monroe, died April 5, 1837, aged I yr. & I mo.
Sarah Moore Died Jan. 8, 1879, A. 83 yrs.
She put her trust in God.
Florence N., daughter of D. N. & M. H. Morgan, born Dec. 5, 1876. Died April 18, 1878.
"She faltered by the wayside, and the angels took her home.
In memory of Rosa, wife of Harlow Morris, who died May 15, 1858, Æ. 76 yrs. Mother has gone, but we shall meet her. In memory of Levi Morris who died Jan. 31, 1836, Æ. 49 years.
Peggy, wife of Levi Morris, Died Dec. 22, 1868, Aged 79 years.
Erected by her friends who remember Peggy. In memory of Harlow Morris, who died April 16, 1859, A. 71 yrs.
This stone is erected in memory of Revd Christopher Newton, Rec- tor of St. Paul's Church in Ripton, who departed this life Feb. 6, 1787, in the 68th Year of his Age, and 34th of his Ministry. Piety in his Life and fidelity in his office, Constrain the belief that his Soul is with the Saints in the kingdom of his redeemer.
In memory of
Mrs. Elizabeth Newton, Consort of The Rev. Christopher Newton, who died January 8th, 1805, In the 84th year of her age.
In memory of David B. Newton, Esg., who died July 17, 1842, aged 85 years.
When I can read my title clear, To mansions in the skies, I bid farewell to every fear And wipe my weeping eyes.
Alsada C., Daughter of Nathan B. & Phebe A. Nichols, Died October 27, 1864, Æ. 11 yrs. & 9 mo. Transplanted from earth To bloom in Heaven.
Daniel Nichols Died April 13, 1865, Æ. 87.
Hannah B., wife of Daniel Nichols, Died May 10, 1862, Æ. 83 yrs. & 2 mo.
Rest in peace.
Nancy M., wife of Daniel A. Nichols, Died May 26, 1852, aged 38 yrs.
I heard a voice from heaven saying unto me, Write, Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord from henceforth : Yea, saith the Spirit that they may rest from their labours; and their works do follow them.
David A. Died Nov. 5, 1854, A. 2 yr. 6 mo., [Son of] Daniel A. & Nancy M. Nichols.
Dea. Ira Nichols Died May 24, 1874, Æ. 79 yrs. & 7 mos. Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his Saints.
In memory of
Bethia G., wife of Ira Nichols, who Died May 27, 1848, Æ. 48 yrs. & 10 mos.
Stephen C., Son of Ira & Bethiah Nichols, Died Nov. 6, 1853, A. 20 yrs. & 6 mo.
In memory of
Lorcey, daughter of Eli & Sarah Nich- ols, died June 3, 1820, aged 22 years. Theophilus, Son of Mr. Eli & Mrs. Sarah Nichols, died Sept. 10, 1804 ; Aged 16 years & 5 months.
Their infant son William died Feb. 25. [No further date to this record.]
Miss Anner Nichols, daughter of Mr. Eli & Mrs. Sarah Nichols, died March 7, 1806, in the 21 year of her age.
Polly, wife of George L. Nichols, Died Oct. 18, 1873. A. 71 yrs.
"Hark from the tombs a doleful sound."
In memory of Rulandus Nichols who died Nov. 20, 1826, in the 24 year of his age. In memory of Sally Nichols, who died Aug. 19, 1826, in the 23 year of her age.
63
982
History of Stratford.
Doct Stephen Nichols died Jan. 11, 1808, in the 24 year of his age. In memory of Mr. Theophilus Nichols who De- parted this life May 16, 1785, in the 34th Year of his age.
In memory of Mr. William Nichols who depart- ed this life Sept. 16th, 1794, in the 70th. year of his age.
In memory of
Mrs. Ann Nichols, Wife of Mr. William Nichols, who departed this life July 14, 1776, in the 47th year of her Age.
"Safe within the fold."
Ira L., infant son of Ira C. & Emma Northrop, died July 30, 1863, Æ. 9 mo. & 4 ds.
James E., Infant son of J. E. & M. A. Paige, died May 27, 1874, Aged 21 Days.
Thirsey S., Wife of E. S. Pardee, Born Feb. 1, 1812, Died Dec. 12, 1879. James H., Son of Treat & Emeline Parker. Died Jan. 8, 1870, Æ. 24 yrs. & 6 mos.
Margaret J., daughter of Treat & Amelia Parker, Died July 22, 1848, aged 8 yrs.
In memory of
Mariah, wife of Anson Patterson, who died May 18, 1837, aged 25. Oh my dear friend as you pass by As you are now so once was I, As I am now so you must be, Oh do prepare to follow me.
In memory of Sally, wife of Anson Patterson, who died May 29, 1843. A. 39 yrs.
Abby Peet, Born into the Life Tem- poral Sept. 11, 1792, Born into the Life Eternal Apr. 16, 1857. "Not the Here, but the Hereafter."
In memory of Isaac N., Son of Nathan N. & Polly Peet, who died Dec. 6, 1832, Æ. 26 years.
Go home dear friends dry up your tears I must lie here till Christ appears, My debt is paid my grave you see Prepare yourselves to follow me.
Miss Sally Peet Died Aug. 22, 1825, Æ. 22 years.
Be ye also ready.
R. Sidney Platt Died Apr. 13, 1865, Æ. 35 yrs. & 17 Ds.
Louise E., Wife of R. Sidney Platt, Died Jan. 28, 1870, Æ. 24 Yrs. 5 mos.
In memory of
Silvester Post, who died June II 1840, aged 72.
Dolly, wife of Silvester Post, died August 15, 1852, ÆE. 72 yrs. & 7 mo. Rev. Thomas Punderson died Aug. 1, 1848, Aged 64.
Betsey, his wife, died Apr. 30, 1876, aged 84.
Harriet Punderson died Feb. 21, 1853, A. 33.
Edward Punderson died Sept. 17, 1854, A. 38.
John McC. Ely, Son-in-law of Rev. Thomas Punderson, died Sept. 23, 1849, Æ. 27.
Maria, wife of Hezekiah Rudd & Daughter of Othniel & Hannah De- Forest, Died Jany. 12, 1828, Æ. 37.
Frederick, son of Hezk & Mary E. Rudd, Died Aug. 29, 1836, A. 2 yrs. 5 Mos. & 10 Ds.
Deborah Richmond died July 8, 1876, Aged 86 Years.
In memory of
Mrs. Abiah Shelton, Wife of Mr. Ebenezer Shelton, who died April 5th, 1798, aged 58 years.
Alfred Shelton, Died May 8, 1857, Aged 65 years.
Ruth, wife of Alfred Shelton, Died Mar. 6, 1854, A. 65.
Sarah E. Shelton, Born Dec. 29. 1831, Died May 5, 1876.
SHELTON. [A MONUMENT.]
Ambrose Shelton, Born May 27, 1802. Died Oct. 29, 1878.
Helen M. Curtis, wife of Ambrose Shelton, Born Jan. 2, 1804, Died March 14, 1877.
Susan C. Shelton, their daughter, Born April 19, 1831, Died Jan. 12, 1849.
In memory of Andrew Shelton, who died Nov. 4, 1825, aged 82.
In memory of
Sarah, relict of Andrew Shelton, who died July 13, 1840, aged 87 years. Lord I have loved the habitation of thy house, the place where thine honour dwelleth.
Abigail Wells, daughter of Andrew & Sarah Shelton, Died Jan. 2, 1852, Æ. 76.
983
Huntington Burying-place.
In memory of Benjamin Shelton who died Oct. 13, 1823, Æ. 63.
Christopher N. Shelton Born Apr. 16, 1795, Died Nov. 23, 1872.
Our Mother.
Catherine, wife of C. N. Shelton. Esq., Born July 14, 1798, Died Nov. 10, 1855.
Caroline, Daughter of Christopher N. and Catharine Shelton, Died Jan. 19, 1884.
Mr. Daniel Shelton died May 12, 1813, aged 76 years. May Angels with their guardian wings This dreary tomb o'er spread, And guard until the close of time This mansion of the dead.
In memory of Mehetable, wife of Daniel Shelton, who died Sept. 22, 1812, in the 72 year of her age.
SHELTON. [A MONUMENT.]
Children of David P. & Julia Shelton. Julia Ann Died Jan. 13, 1849, Æ. 20. Caroline Died Oct. 14, 1849, Æ. 15. Henry B. Died Nov. 5, 1853, Æ. 28. Mary F. Died Nov. 18, 1854, E. 25. Eli Shelton died Oct. 13, 1844, aged 73 yrs.
In memory of Hepsey Shelton, wife of Eli Shelton, who died Jan. 16, 1842, aged 62 years.
In memory of Elizabeth, wife of Zachariah Shelton, who died Aug. 2, 1801, aged 32 years. Caty Maria, their daughter, died Jan. 2, 1799, aged 2 years & 4 mon's. I am the resurrection and the life. In memory of Elijah B. Shelton who (after a long and distressing illness, which he sus- tained with exemplary patience and fortitude) died July 23, 1823 in the 45 year of his age. This monumental Stone is erected by his afflicted Widow as a tribute to the best of Husbands.
Betsey, wife of Elijah B. Shelton, Died Dec. 16, 1865, A. 76.
Jane M., Daughter of Elijah B. & Betsey Shelton, Died Sept. 24, 1876, Æ. 59 Yrs.
Elijah Daniel Shelton died Jan- uary 24, 1811, In the 38 year of his age.
Sarah, wife of Elijah D. Shelton, Died Aug. 12, 1859, . 76 Yrs.
Elijah Starr Shelton Born May 12, 1812 ; Died May 27, 1882.
In memory of
Frederick Shelton, Son of Mr. Daniel Shelton, 3ª, & Mehetable, his Wife, Who died Nov" 26, 1767, in yo 5th Year of his Age.
In memory of
Elijah Shelton, Son of Mr. Daniel & Mrs. Mahittabell Shelton, Who died Nov 8, 1767, in ye 5th year of his Age.
Isaac P. Shelton died Sept. 20, 1846, aged 76.
Catharine, wife of Isaac P. Shelton, Died Dec. 27, 1872, Æ. 80 years I mo.
Two infant children of Isaac P. & Catharine Shelton ; the first died April 9, 1815, Aged 15 ds. ; the second died May 8, 1816, 2. 8 ds.
Ira A. Shelton Died March 23, 1877, Aged 33 Years.
We shall meet again to part no more.
James H. Shelton, M.D., Died May 10, 1868, Aged 62. Gone to a better land.
James W. Shelton Died Oct. 5, 1860, A. 26 yrs. 9 mo. & 21 Ds. Death loves a shining mark.
SHELTON. [A MONUMENT.]
Joel Shelton Died June 26, 1857, Aged 41.
Be ye also ready, for in such an hour as ye think not the Son of man cometh.
Samuel Shelton Died Feb. 25, 1862, Æ. 82.
Anna, His Wife, Died Mar. 19, 1867, Æ. 83.
FATHER. Judson C. Shelton Died Aug. 4, 1880, Æ. 81 yrs. 10 mo.
MOTHER.
Hannah Lewis, wife of Judson C. Shelton, Died July 13, 1883, Æ. 81 vrs. 4 mo.
"Blessed are they that maketh the Lord their trust."
Sylvia Augusta, daughter of Jud- son C. & Hannah Shelton, died Sept. 9, 1842, aged 3 yrs.
Julia Shelton, wife of John H. Whiting, Died Oct. 1, 1876, Aged 76 years.
The weary are at rest.
984
History of Stratford.
Lewis Shelton Died Dec. 24, 1855, Æ. 84.
Charity Shelton, his wife, Died Feb. 13, 1867, Æ. 97.
Marcenia, son of Capt. Lewis Shel- ton, died Nov. 13, 1819, in his 22 year.
Nelson Shelton Died Dec. 21, 1851, Aged 50.
.
Samuel D. Shelton died Oct. 16, 1871, Aged 75 yrs.
Boast not thyself of tomorrow for thou know- est not what a day will bring forth.
--
Sylria, Wife of Samuel D. Shelton, Died Jan. 14, 1798, Aged 81 yrs.
What is your life? It is even a vaper that appeareth for a little time and then vanisheth away.
-
Samuel F. Shelton Died June 11, 1852. A. 81.
Eunice Hannah, wife of Samuel F. Shelton, Died June 13, 1866, A. 91 yrs. 5 mos.
In memory of
Mr. Samuel Shelton, who died Oct. 20, 1813, aged 65 years.
Father, Mother & Brother. Silas Shelton Died July 12, 1853, A. 78 Yrs.
Hannah B., His wife, Died Sept. 10, 1822, Æ. 44 Yrs.
Francis, their son, Died Oct. 8, 1830, Æ. 9 Yrs.
Thomas S. Shelton Died in Derby, Conn., Jan. 13, 1860, Æ. 79.
In memory of
Mary Ann Shelton, wife of Thom- as S. Shelton, who died at Canandai- gua, Ontario County, N. Y., Feb. 29, & was buried there Mar. 9, 1836, A. 53 yrs.
In memory of
Mr. Thaddeus Shelton, who de- parted this life November the 14, 1781, in the 80th year of his age. The Woman's Seed shall bruise the Serpent's Head And Christ shall raise his Servants from the dead.
In memory of
Mrs. Esther, the wife of Mr. Thad- deus Shelton, Who died May the 6, AD. 1778, in the 60th year of her age.
In memory of William C. Shelton, who died July 30, 1840, aged 25.
Doct. William Shelton was born March 3, 1767, was a graduate of Yale College 1788, Licensed as Physician & Surgeon 1790, And received the degree of M.D. 1817. After a service of successful practice he fell a victim to the Typhus Fever Aug. 20, 1819, Aet. 52.
In token of Filial Affection This Stone is erected by his Children, a mournful tribute to the memory of the best of Fathers.
Caty, wife of William Shelton, M.D., died July 14, 1858, Æ. 88.
In memory of
Zechariah Shelton, who died July IO, 1833, aged 67 years.
Our days begir. with trouble here Our life is but a span, And cruel death is always near So frail a thing is man.
Phebe, wife of Zechariah Shelton, Died
Jan. 1, 1852, Æ. 75.
Now I lie buried deep in dust, My flesh shall be thy care.
These withering limbs to thee I trust To raise them strong and fair.
Sally W., dau" of Zechariah & Phebe Shelton, died July 11, 1850, Æ. 36.
Hannah E., daughter of Zechariah Shelton, died April 27, 1830, aged 14 vrs.
In memory of a son and daughter of Zechariah & Phebe Shelton. Zechariah died April 23, 1824, aged 16 yrs. 8 mons.
Phebe R. died Aug. 12, 1824, aged 14 years 9 mons.
Now you are young, robust & spry And little think that you must die, Your rosy cheeks now drest so gay Must soon appear but mouldering clay.
In memory of
Rigs Scott, Son of Mr. Andrew Scott, Who departed this life May the 20th, 1759, Aged 2 years.
In memory of
Mrs. Avis Sherman, the Wife of Mr. Philo Sherman, who died March, 1785, in the 30 year of her age. Beneath these Clods my body lies To Cruel Death, a Death of Sacrifice ; No age nor Sex from Death is free Oh think of Death then think of me.
Glover N. Sherman Died June 2, 1867, A. 50.
Death is to me a sweet repose The bud has spread to show the rose, The cage has burst to let me fly And seek my happiness on high.
.
985
Huntington Burying-place.
David M., Son of G. N. & S. J. Sher- man, died June 16th, 1868, Aged 10 yrs.
I came to the spot where my poor David lay, And pensively stood by his tomb
When in a low whisper I heard something say How sweetly I sleep here alone.
The tempest may howl and the loud thunders rolf, And gathering storms may arise ; Yet calm are my feelings, at rest is my soul, And the tears are all wiped from my eyes.
Sacred to the memory of Mrs. Hepsa Ely Silliman, Wife of Gold S. Silliman and daughter of Rev. David Ely, D.D., & Mrs. Hepsa Ely ; Born in Huntington Oct. 234. 1778, She departed this life on the 22d of Jan., 1864. in the 86th year of her age, at Brooklyn, New York.
She was distinguished, honored and loved for her wisdom and dignity ; her great intel- lectual powers and varied and extensive learning ; the firmness and elevation of her principles, her fidelity and earnestness in the performance of every duty : the steadfastness of her friendship : the generosity, unselfish- ness, sincerity and tenderness of her heart ; the warmth of her affections ; her heavenly temper, truth, benevolence, purity, refinement, gentle- ness and piety.
Her beloved husband and children have placed this Tablet by the grave of her parents, whom she revered and deeply loved.
In memory of
John Shummel, who died Aug. 6, 1860, Æ. 26 years.
Enos Smith died April 5, 1858, JE. 73 yrs.
Apama Smith died Sept. 18, 1852, Æ. 63 yrs.
Their toils are past, their work is done And they are fully blest.
They fought the fight, the victory's won And entered into rest.
In memory of
Henry R., Son of H. A. & Sally Smith, who died March 29, 1836, aged 8 years.
Sally M. Smith Died Sept. 1, 1872, Aged 80 years.
Col. Jonathan Stearns Died July 2, 1859, A. 72 yrs.
Hannah Kezia, wife of Col. Jon. Stearns, daughter of S. M. & A. Brownson, died July 15, 1857, Aged 27 yrs. & 8 mos.
"Virtue, not rolling suns, the mind matures."
David Summers Died May 12, 1868. A. 81 yrs & 6 mo.
Abby B. Summers died June 11, 1855, Aged 74 years.
To the memory of
Edward B. Summers, who died April 27, 1842. in the 45 year of his age. Also
Henry S. & Esther A., infants of Edward B. & Susan Summers.
Lemuel Summers, born Jan. II, 1783, died Oct. 30, 1875 ; Volunteer in the Connecticut State Troops for the war of 1812.
In memory of
Zachariah S. Summers, who died April 12, 1838, aged 72 years.
Grisel Summers, wife of Zachariah S. Summers, died Mar. - , 1848, aged 77.
Comfort, Daughter of Peter & Je- mimah Thomas died Feb. 11, 1820. aged 21.
Mr. Abraham Thompson died July 4, 1822, Aged 69 years. Weep not for me,
Wisdoms ways are pleasant and her paths are peace.
Mrs. Sarah Thompson, wife of Abrm Thompson, died March 30, 1838, aged 81.
Need help finding more records? Try our genealogical records directory which has more than 1 million sources to help you more easily locate the available records.