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John Curtiss, Co. H, I" Regt .. Conn. Cavalry, Died Jan. 14, 1882. Mary A., wife of John Curtis, Died Jan. 21, 1867, ÆE. 42 yrs.
In memory of Rosillee, son of Mr. Zech' T. & Mrs. Betsey Curtiss, who died suddenly by the fall of a Rail, Oct 25th, 1803, in the 4th year of his age.
In memory of Sarah Curtis, widow of Capt. Robert Lewis & Elisha Curtis, who died Dec. 13, 1840, aged 98.
To the memory of Mrs. Mary De Forest, amiable Consort of Mr. Nehemiah DeForest, this Monument is Sacred. She sleeps in this bed of Dust, Being removed from weeping Friends, by tearless Death October 17th, AD. 1790, Aged 45. Vain world farewell to you Heaven is my native alr. I bid my Friends a short adieu Impatient to be there.
Here lies the remains of Charles De Forest, Son of Nehe- miah & Eleanor DeForest. was born Jany. 28th, 1794, and died the 31" day of
In memory of
Charles Sterenson, son of William A. & Eliza Dunlop, who died May 6, 1842, aged 1 yr. 7 mo. & 15 ds.
Mabel Dunning, wife of Abraham Dunning, died Mar. 1, 1809; in the 55th year of her age.
Emily A. Fanton, wife of George Downes, Died Dec. 6, 1884, Æ. 53 yrs. 11 mo. & 7 days.
David M. Fanton, Co. E 17th Regt. Conn. Vols., Died Mar. 23, ISSO.
Mahala L., wife of Henry J. Fanton, Died Aug. 20, 1857, Æ. 20 yrs. & 8 mo.
Munson L. Freeman Died Jany. 12, 1861, Æ. 46. Dearest husband thou hast left me For thy loss I deeply feel, It is God that hath bereft me, He can all my sorrows heal.
Jane N. Freeman Died March 28, 1882, Æ. 65 yrs.
She put her trust in God.
In memory of Abel French, Esgr., A Revolu- tionary Soldier, who died Oct. 10, 1846, aged 81 years.
Judson W., son of Frederick J. & Caroline French, died Aug. 30, 1845. In memory of
Lucy Adeline, daughter of David O. & Lucinda Grav, died Apr. 4, 1845, aged 6 yrs. 9 mo. & 27 days.
In memory of Hepsy French, wife of Abel French, Esq., who died Dec. 6, 1820, in her 51 year.
Mary French, wife of Abel French, Died Sept. 30, 1845, Æ. 72.
Mary G., Daughter of James & Melissa French, Died Dec. 4, 1849, Æ. 27 yrs.
David O. Gray Died Dec. 1, 1882, Æ. 80 yrs. 7 mos. 12 ds.
Lucinda, Wife of David O. Gray, Died July 23, 1867, A. 62 yrs. 10 mos. & 23 ds.
William Scott Gray Died Nov. 29, 1846, Aged 18 years & 9 months.
Sally Scott, wife of Elisha Gray, Died Sept. 26, 1874, A. 72 Yrs.
Lucy Griffin Died Sept. 24, 1873, E. 80 yrs. & 8 mos.
Ebenezer Hack Died April 26, 1835, Æ. 64.
Laura Prindle, wife of Ebenezer Hack, Died Aug. 16, 1866, Aged 71 yrs. & 10 mo.
Sarah A., daughter of Ebenezer Hack, Died June 14, 1879, Aged 47 yrs. 5 mo.
Charles E. Hawley Died Jan. 19, 1863, Æ. 48.
Asleep in Jesus.
Hepsy M., wife of Charles Hawley, Died April 6, 1858, A. 57. Oh land of rest for thee I sigh When will the moments come When I shall lay this armour by And dwell with Christ at home.
This sepulchral stone is sacred to the memory of
Capt. Cyrus Hawley who fell a Victim to the last Enemy Oct 10, 1798, in the 38th Year of his age, who as a Husband, parent & member of Society merited universal Love & Esteem.
No medicine nor healing art could Save From the Dark Borders of the Grave Nor weeping friends nor prayrs, nor Sighs nor tears
Could stay Deaths Summons or prolong his years Amidst weeping friends who were deeply penetrated With the loss of so Dear a Connection.
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Monroe Burying-place.
.Mary, wife of Cyrus Hawley, was born
Feb. 1, 1770, & died Mar. 20. 1840. Her surviving children Charles, Jane & Mary Ann, Grateful to God for his goodness to them through her erect this stone to her memory.
In memory of
Nancy, Daughter of Capt. Cyrus Hawley Deceased & Mrs. Polly Hawley, who died Lamented Aug 24th, 1804, in the 9th Year of her age. In memory of Elisha Hawley who died May 6, 1843, aged 74 years. Reader, prepare to meet thy God.
In memory of Nancy, wife of Elisha Hawley, who died Sept. 21, 1859, A. 86 yrs. & 10 mos. In memory of Maria, daughter of Elisha & Nancy Hawley, who died June 14, 1832, JE. 30. Our life how short, a groan a sigh, We live and then begin to die.
In memory of Augusta M., daughter of Elisha & Nancy Hawley, who died Dec. 17, 1835, aged 25. Jesus to thy dear faithful hand My naked soul I trust.
In memory of
Eph. Hawley, Jr., who died Jan. 23, 1832, aged 47 years. Also an in- fant son of Eph. & Polly Hawley. who died March 29, 1813, aged 2 days. This Stone was erected to the memory of Hepsa Hawley who died May 28, 1842, in the 80 vear of her age.
Eli Hawley Died Dec. 24, 1859, Æ. 62.
Ira Hawley Died Dec. 27, 1856, JE. 47.
In memory of Mr. Milton Hawley who died Jan. 10, 1819, in the 85 year of his age.
In memory of Hepzibah, wife of Milton Hawley, who died July 17, 1831, aged 97 yrs. This stone is dedicated to the memory of Samuel Hawley who died March 5, A.D. 1814, Æ. 47. In memory of
Abby Hawley, relict of Mr. Samuel Hawley, who died June 11, 1818, aged 39 years.
In memory of Mrs. Susanna Hawley, Wife of Samuel Hawley, Who died Jan. 10th, 1809, in the 39th Year of her age.
In memory of Mehitable Andrews, daughter of Samuel Hawley, who died March 25, 18II, Æt. 26.
In memory of Charles, son of Samuel Hawley, who died Feb. 15, 1812, aged 20 years. In memory of Charles, son of Samuel Hawley, who died March 26, 1812, aged 18 years.
In memory of
Elijah Hawley, son of Samuel Hawley, who died June 28, 1817, aged 21 years.
In memory of
Urania Hawley, Wife of Elijah Hawley, who died April 19th, 1790, in the 52ª year of her age.
Death rent me from my friends on earth, Hope wafts me to the sky : By nature doomed like Kings & Slaves, Forgotten here to lie.
William H. Hubbell, 2ª Conn. Light Battery, Died Sept. 4. 1884.
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Arnold Hurd Died July 17, 1870, Æ. 74 years.
Minerva, wife of Arnold Hurd, Died Nov. 7, 1856, Æ. 58.
Edwin C. Hurd, Born July 4, 1825, Died Dec. 16, 1879.
Roswell Hurd Died Jan. 26, 1867, A. 74 yrs. 4 mos. & 18 days.
Alsey, wife of Roswell Hurd, Died June 5, 1859. 2. 62 yrs. 8 mo. & 16 Days.
In memory of
Abigail Betsey, daughter of Roswell & Alsey Hurd, who died April 25, 1838, ÆE. 13 yrs. & 9 mo.
In memory of
Mr. Elnathan Hurd who died Sept. 19, 1813, in the 61 year of his age.
Grandison Hurd Died March 29, 1871, aged 80 years.
Nancy Cable, Wife of Grandison Hurd, Died March 15, 1875, aged 82 years 7 mos. & 15 Days.
Capt. Samuel L. Hurd Died May 30, 1862, ÆE. 100 yrs. 3 mo. & 10 Ds. In memory of
Elizabeth Ruth, wife of Capt. Sam- uel L. Hurd, who died July 5, 1816, Æ. 94.
Lucia, Wife of Capt. Samuel L. Hurd, died April 1, 1854, Æ. 94.
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In memory of Sam! Ambros Hurd, son of Capt. Samuel L. & Mrs. Elizabeth R. Hurd, he died Nov. 9th, 1804, aged 2 years & II months.
In memory of Eliza, wife of Rev. Daniel Jones, who died Oct. 13, 1833. aged 30 years. Thy spirit lives ; but lo thy dust Must sleep beneath this humble clod, Till the last day in which the just Will rise to live & reign with God.
Sarah J., Wife of Philip Jones, Died Feb. 25, 1859, Æ. 23.
Betsey Judson died June 10, 1868, Aged 77 years.
Levi Judson Died Sept. 20, 1871, Aged 87.
Eliza, wife of Levi Judson, Died Aug. 25, 1854, 2. 59.
In memory of
Nancy, Dau. of Andrew & Charlott Judson, who died May 18, 1821, aged 12 years 10 mo. & 16 days.
Permelia, wife of John E. Judson, Died Sept. 20, 1848, Æ. 21 yrs.
Charles E., son of John E. & Julia Judson, died Aug. 25, 1852, A. 2 yrs. & 8 mo.
In memory of Bulah Lewis, who died March 11, 1816, in the 25th year of her age.
Frederick Lewis, died Oct. 23, 1824, aged 74 years.
Sarah, wife of Frederick Lewis, died Oct. 23, 1829, in her 78 year.
Polly Lewis died Nov. 14, 1825, aged 32 years.
Daniel Lewis Died Aug. 26, 1881, Aged 95 Years.
Anna Lewis Died Oct. 30, 1870, Aged 86 years.
Sally, Wife of Daniel Lewis, died June 20, 1864, Æ. 60 yrs. Asleep in Jesus.
There is rest in heaven. Emeline, Wife of Daniel Lewis, Died Oct. 1, 1843, Æ. 37.
George H. Lewis, Co. F 20th Regt. Conn. Vols., Died Mar. 25, 1881.
[A MONUMENT.] Henry Lewis Died April 23, 1871, aged 84. Grace A. Lewis
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Hermon Curtiss, son of Ezekiel & Betsey Lewis, died Feb. 22, 1809, aged 7 months & 22 days.
In memory of Legrand M. Lewis, Esg., who died April 29, 1808, In the 39th year of his Age.
While life prolongs its precious light, Mercy is found and peace is given But soon ! Ah soon approaching night Shall blot out every hope of heaven. But in their silent realms of light,
Shall peace and hope no more arise ! No future morning light the tomb, Nor day-stars gild the darksom skies
The trump shall sound the dead awake
From the cold Tomb the slumberes spring : Through Heaven with joy their Myriads rise And bail their Savior and their King.
In memory of
Polly Lewis, wife of Agur Lewis, who died Dec. 24, 1821, aged 35.
Mary F. Lewis, 2ª wife of Agur Lewis, died June 21, 1848, aged 46. Two children of Agur & Mary Lewis. Isabelle died Sept. 28, 1832, aged 2 years.
John died Oct. 4, 1832, aged 4 years. In memory of
Mr. Samuel Lewis who died Feb. 26, 1806, Æ. 77. Also of Eunice, his wife, who died April 20, 1817, Æ. 84.
Died Oct. 27, 1829, Wells Lewis, A. 82 Years.
In memory of Anna Lewis, Relict of Wells Lewis, who died Feb. 22, 1836, in the 83 year of her age.
This monument is inscribed to the memory of
Capt. Zechariah Lewis who de- parted this Life Aug. 224, 1796, in the 55th Year of his age.
Death gives the Christian more than was in Eden lost.
Believe & look with triumph on the Tomb.
In memory of
Mrs. Ruth Lewis, wife of Capt. Zachariah Lewis ; who died in full faith of a Glorious Resurrection July 15, 1818, aged 75 years.
In memory of
Elizabeth R. Dunning, daughter of Zechariah & Ruth Lewis, who died Oct. 10, 1841, aged 79.
Francis, Wife of Simon McAaulky, Died March 23, 1860, A. 45 yrs.
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Monroe Burying-place.
Sacred to the memory of the Rev. Saml Monson who died 14th May, 1814, aged 69 Years. " 'Tis done life's struggle now is o'er Close to my Saviour now I cling ; He saves me by redeeming power, Disarms the Monster of his sting : The Saviour 's kind, he takes me home, Amen ! Sweet Jesus Come, Lord come. Erected, May, 1820 ; by his Son Col. M. Monson.
Sacred to the memory of Saml M. Monson who died March IIth, 1803, aged 26 Years. Confined by death to shades of night, He lives concealed from mortal sight, Till Jesus from the lofty skies Shall bid his slumbering dust arise. Erected May, 1820, by his Brother Col. M. Monson.
Jane Elizabeth, daughter of James & Rhoda F. Morris, died Oct. 22, 1832, in her 17 year.
In memory of Elisha Beardsley who died April 6, 1824.
This Monument is Sacred to the Memory of Lieut. John Morse who died Febr 3ª, 1789, In the 79th Year of his Age. Also of Mrs. Sarah, his Wife, who died April 29th, 1788, In the 68th Year of her Age.
The day of Life is but a span, an hand breadth tho' it be prolonged to 70 or 80 Years, yet 'tis soon gone as a tale that is told & we mingle with the dust.
Sacred to the memory of Capt. Joseph Morse who died 14th Nov. 1795, Aged 75 years. Also his wife Mehitable, who died 10th Nov., 1795, Aged 77 Years. Give us the wings of faith to rise Within the veil and see
The saints above how great their joys How bright their glories be.
. Erected May. 1820, by their Grand- son Col. M. Monson.
Selina J. Nichols, Wife of Daniel A. Nichols, Died March 12, 1876, E. 25 yrs. & 6 mos.
In memory of John Newil who died Sept. - , 1821. Hannah, daut of Walter & Patty Palmer, died July 28, 1841, A. 3 yrs. 4 mo. & 24 ds.
In memory of Mr. Elizer Peck who died Sept. 25th, 1805, aged 27 Years.
Adaline, Daughter of Eleazer & Lucy Peck, died Sept. 29th, 1805, aged Eight Months. .
Nathaniel L. Proctor Died April 28, 1853, Aged 64.
Celestia, daughter of Henry T. & Aurelia Thompson, Died Nov. 24, 1852, Æ. 10.
This lovely bud so young & fair. Called home by early doom, . To show how sweet a flower In paradise would bloom.
Frank died May 21, 1855, A. 22. David died Apr. 15, 1856, A. 17. Sons of Henry & Aurelia Thompson.
Rev. Elisha Rexford, A.M., died April 3, 1808 ; In the 71" year of his age, and 44th of his ministry.
He was a faithful, skilful, laborous minister of the gospel. His liberal & unaffected piety : his devotion to all the offices of the ministry, in the pulpit and out of it : endeared him to his brethren & to his flock.
His friendly and Social disposition ; his amia- ble & obliging manners ; his virtues, both pub- lic & private ; rendered him an example, in all the relations of minister, husband, parent, friend & neighbour : truly worthy of imitation.
Mrs. Lydia Rexford, first wife of Revd E. Rexford, Died 31st March, AD. 1785, At. 42.
Lydia, daughter of Revd E. Rexford, by Sarah, his last wife, Died 8th of June, AD. 1787, At 7 months.
Rev. Rodney Rossiter, Rector of St. Peters Church, Monroe, Departed this life Nov. 24, 1846.
Adaline, his wife, Departed this life Feby. 18, 1857.
George Rudd Died May 14, 1880, Aged 70 years & 6 mos.
Rachel, Wife of George Rudd, Died Aug. 25, 1882, aged 80 years.
In memory of Andrew Scott who died April 14, 1776, in the 51 year of his age.
Also of his wife
Eunice Scott, who died July 14, 1776, in the 46th year of her age.
Andrew W. Scott Died Oct. 14, 1860, Aged 77.
Abigail B. Scott Died March I, 1875, ÆE. 78 years.
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In memory of William Scott who died Jany. 16, 1824, aged 68 years. For here we have no continuing city But we seek one to come.
In memory of Abigail, wife of William Scott, who died Dec. 29. 1823, aged 56 years. Why should we dread the hour That cuts from earth ; Or fear to press the calm and silent pillow of the grave. In memory of
Mrs. Phylena Scott, wife of Mr. William Scott, and daughter of Mr. Milton Hawley, who departed this life March 15, 1786, in the 28th year of her age.
In memory of
Phylena Scott, Daughter of Mr. William & Phylena Scott, who died Nov. 27, 1782, Aged 3 years & 8 months. Also of Dillon Scott, son of Mr. William & Abigail Scott, who died March 5, 1796, aged 3 yrs. & 5 months.
Henry Shelton Died March 23, 1850, Æ. 21 yrs.
In memory of
Jeremiah Shelton who departed this life Oct. 31, 1825, in the 64 year of his age.
Lucy, wife of Jeremiah Shelton, Died Sept. 15, 1861, A. 95 years & 3 mo. Smith Shelton died March 23, 1843, aged 48 years.
In memory of
Edward, son of Smith & Lucinda Shelton, who died Sept. 26, 1832, aged 2 years & 6 months.
William Shelton Died Nov. 9, 1874, Æ. 75 years.
Lucy Shelton, Wife of William Shelton, Died Oct. 17, 1872, Æ. 69 years.
Nathan Sherman Died March 23, 1870, Æ. 75.
Mary Isabell, Daughter of Nathan & Anna Sherman, Died Feby. 29, 1862, Æ. 29.
Anna, Wife of Nathan Sherman, Died Aug. 26, 1854, A. 59.
Roswell L. Sherwood Died Oct. 3, 1850, Æ. 68.
In memory of Mary, wife of Roswell L. Sherwood, who died April 4, 1833, in the 54 year of her age.
Benjamin Smith Died Feb. 24, 1859, 2. 70 yrs. & 7 ds.
William P. Died Feb. 21, 1881, JE. 3 yrs. 11 mos. 18 Ds. Theresa H. Died Jan. 11, 1881, 2E. I yr. 9 mos. 18 ds. Children of James & Sarah Stone.
Benjamin Wakeman Died Jan. 25, 1863, ÆE. 62 yrs.
In memory of George Wells who died May 1, 1838. aged 53.
In memory of
Lydia Wells, wife of George Wells, who died Sept. 5, 1838, aged 52.
To the memory of
David Wells, Esg., this monument is sacred. He left his weeping Friends & resigned to death May 29th, 1790, In the 53ª Year of his age. There is no discharge in that war.
O reader come and cast an eye On this Grave wherein I lye For death has called and conquered me And in a short time will conquer thee.
This monument is erected to the memory of
Mrs. Joanna Wells, wife of David Wells, Esq., who died Mar. 24, 1800, in the 59th Year of her age.
Mary's Grave.
Mary, Daughter of Legrand L. Wells, Born July 5, 1839, Died May 17, 1850.
In memory of David Wheeler who died Nov. 22, 1824, aged 32. This truth how certain when this life 's o'er We die to live and live to die no more.
In memory of
Nathan Wheeler who died April 11, 1817, in the 70 year of his age.
Eunice, wife of Nathan Wheeler, Died Sept. 17, 1853, Æ. 85.
In memory of
Mrs. Betsey Wheeler, Consort of Mr. Nathan Wheeler, who departed this Life Dec' 22ª, 1801, in the 39th Year of her age.
In memory of
Permelia Edwards, Daughter of Jonathan & Eunice Edwards, who died Feb. 1ª, 1807, ÆE. 20 Years.
Mrs. Betsey Smith, Daughter of Nathan & Eunice Wheeler, Died Mar. 1, 1879, Aged 76 yrs.
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[A MONUMENT.]
Samuel Wheeler Died Feb. 12, 1840, Æ. 66.
Martha Wheeler Died July 6, 1817, Æ. 36.
Fitch Wheeler Died on a voyage to St. Croix, Dec. 24, 1838, A. 36.
Mary L. Wheeler died Sept. 21, 1821, Æ. 15.
Julia Ann Wheeler Died Oct. 18, 1832, Æ. 22.
Julia A., daughter of Henry S. Wheeler, Died Aug. 8, 1858, A. 16.
Henry L. Wheeler Died Jan. 27, 1843, Æ. 27.
Betsey, wife of William Wheeler, died April 27, 1807, aged 22 years.
Martha Wheeler, wife of Samuel Wheeler, Esq., died in the 37 year of her age.
Samuel Wheeler, Born July 7, 1795, Died Sept. 20, 1880.
In memory of
Caroline Eliza. Daughter of Samuel and Sabra Wheeler, who died Oct. 28, 1846, Æ. 18 years & 11 mo. 8 ds.
Betsey, wife of Samuel Wheeler, Jr., died Dec. 15, 1823, aged 26 years.
In memory of
William Wheeler, who died March 25, 1943, aged 73 years.
In memory of
William Wheeler, Jr., who died Aug. 13. 1841, aged 41 years.
Abigail, 2ª wife of William Wheeler, died Aug. 2, 1825, aged 52 years.
David F. Whitlock Died Jan. 22, 1874, A. 50 yrs. 4 mo.
Ann Eliza, wife of David F. Whit- lock, Died Jan. 30, 1871, in her 33ª year.
Mary E., wife of David F. Whitlock, Died Sept. 20, 1869, in her 43 year. Charles Henry, infant son of David F. & Mary E. Whitlock, Died May 13, 1855, A. 27 days.
Charles Hanford, son of David F. & Sarah C. Whitlock, Died Jan. 2, 1873, A. 8 mo. 18 Ds.
In memory of
Mr. Charles Wing, who died March 1, 1818, in the 63 year of his age.
In memory of
Sally Wing, wife of Charles Wing, who died Dec. 1, 1819, aged 24 years.
St. Peter's Church,' Episcopal, in Monroe, was for a long time connected with the Ripton parish of that denomi- nation, and therefore but few records are extant to be con- sulted. The Church, of Monroe, was consecrated Sept. 18, 1807, by Bishop Jarvis, and named St. Peter's. Prayers were read by the Rev. Mr. Burhans, and a sermon delivered by the Rev. Mr. Baldwin, and the rite of confirmation administered to thirty-six persons. The ministers serving in this church have been much of the time the same as those of the Hunt- ington Episcopal Church ; Rev. Mr. Rayner, Rev. Mr. Ros- siter, Rev. Mr. Betts, Rev. Mr. Godfrey, Rev. Mr. Judd, Rev. Seth Davis, Rev. James E. Coley, Rev. Silas B. Duffield.
Methodist E. Church, Stepney, was continued as a class some years, connected with the M. E. Church at Daniel's Farms. The church was dedicated in July, 1839; Rev. Geo. Coles preaching the sermon; Rev. Nathaniel Mead being the
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preacher in charge. They have now a commodious house of worship, a comfortable parsonage, and a regular stationed minister.
The inhabitants of the town of Monroe are mostly de- scendants of Stratford first settlers, as may be seen in the Genealogical part of this work.
Post Masters in the town of Monroe, Fairfield County, Conn., with the date of their appointment :
Monroe.
Hall Beardsley, July 11, 1823.
Samuel Wheeler, December 21, 1826.
William Wheeler, Jr., April 4, 1830.
Cyrus H. Beardsley, July 31, -. William A. Clarke, Nov. 13, 1850.
David Beach, July 11, 1857. Charles B. Clark, July 1, 1859. William A. Clarke, Oct. 4, 1861. John D. Beach, June 16, 1884.
Stepney.
Levi Edwards, May 9, 1822. John S. Edwards, July 1, 1823. Levi Edwards, April 22, 1828.
Judson Curtis, August 27, 1851. Daniel B. Fayerweather, April 30, 1856.
Alvah W. Parmlee, Dec. 20. 1860. Isaiah Burritt, Sept. 12, 1862. Columbus D. Newby, Dec. 23. 1868. Burr Hawley, Jan. 21, 1878.
Stepney Depot.
William W. Hoyt, Sept. 22, 1849.
Allen Platt, Dec. 25, 1851.
Willis Turney, March 2, 1857.
Charles S. French, March 16, 1876.
Allen Platt, May 31, 1861.
Andrew B. Curtis, April 14, 1882. George M. Page, May 3, 1882.
George S. Clark, June 24, 1872.
George W. Lovejoy, Oct. 12, 1875.
William M. Geer, April 4, 1883. Stephen French, June 2, 1885.
. Representatives from the town of Monroe.
1824. Ebenezer Beardsley.
1844. Cyrus H. Beardslee.
1864. Judson Curtiss.
1825. Cyrus H. Beardslee.
1845. Cyrus H. Beardslee.
1865. David F. Whitlock.
1826. Cyrus H. Beardsley.
1846. Cyrus H. Beardslee.
1866. C. L. Bostwick. .
1827. Levi Edwards.
1847. Agur Beardslee, 2d. 1867. Charles W. Curtis.
1828. Henry Lum.
1848. James W. Beardslee.
1868. Willys Turney.
1829. Agur Lewis.
1849. David Beach.
186g. Eli D. Beardsley.
1830. Ezra Beardslee.
, 1850. Eli D. Beardslee.
1870. Burr Hawley.
1031. Cyrus H. Beardslee.
1851. Charles Blackman.
1871. James C. Johnson.
1872. William H. Curtiss.
1833. Levi Edwards.
1853. Stephen French.
1873. John Powell. 1874. Fred. W. Wheeler.
1875. David Warner. 1876. Henry C. Riker.
1837. Charles Curtis.
1857. David Wells.
1877. L. Dwight Lane.
1839. William Beach.
1859. Charles B. Clarke.
: 1860. Charles L. Hubbell.
1880. Edward M. Beardsley.
1841. Judson Curtiss.
1 1861. Waite Clarke.
1862. Burr Wheeler. .
1863. Preston D. Peck.
1881. Edward M. Beardsley.
1842. Samuel C. Beardsley.
1843. Agur Cable.
1854. David Beach.
1834, Charles Curtiss.
1855. Giles O. Keeler.
1835. Levi Edwards.
1836. Cyrus H. Beardsley.
| 1856. Lewis Sherman.
1838. Mark Leavenworth.
1858. William Hubbell.
1878. Charles B. Wheeler. 1879. Charles B. Wheeler.
1840. Roswell Wells.
1852. Ephraim Leach.
1832. William Wheeler, Jr.
Harriet Platt, Sept. 25, 1863.
Charles S. French, Oct. 21, 1875.
George W. Lovejoy, Oct. 25, 1875.
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CHAPTER XXVI.
STRATFORD CONCLUDED.
ANY occurrences have transpired in Strat- ford which, if connected with other events and the circumstances of the people, would make very interesting history, but for want of room in this book and time to gather the information and make the connections, they must be left for future efforts. The items already given, with a few additional in this chapter, must end the historical part of this work.
In a former part of this book reference was made to the sudden and unexplained ending of the proprietors' records of com- mon lands and the common fields. Since then two books of the records of the com- mon fields have been seen which show that the "Newfield" lying east of Nesumpaw's creek, now Bruce's brook, and the Farfield lying west of that brook and east of the Yellow Mill, were continued from 1763 until near 1800, or until each land owner had inclosed his land. The "Great Meadow," as a field, is still fenced and the organization is still preserved for the purpose of keeping up the common fence. 1
The Intack field continued until about 1780 and then ceased.
Quimby's Neck field, consisting of upland and salt meadow, lying northeast of Great Neck bridge, ceased about 1790 to be a common field.
The Common Meadow field lying across the creek south of Quimby's field is continued, the common fence is maintained, but the field consists only of salt meadow.
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The Great Meadow field, lying west and southwest of the Great Neck bridge, containing towards 1,000 acres, is still maintained in part, the common fence for some distance being kept up.
The West Point field, lying across the creek, or Gut, eastward from the Great Meadow, consisting of upland and salt meadow, was discontinued about 1785.
The Many Great Elm trees of Stratford-the charm- ing ornamentation of the village-would have been referred to in this work long ago if the period when they were planted could have been ascertained. Those on the west side of Main street from the Congregational Church south to the first corner, appear to be older than those on the same side of the street southward nearly to the corner at the pump. From all that can be learned the first of these were planted about 1750. The largest button-ball tree, which is in front of the dwelling of Mr. Robert W. Curtis, was planted by Mr. Bene- dict Lillingston not two years, one way or the other, from 1814.
By a careful computation gathered from various declara- tions made by the old people in the hearing of Mr. Nathan W. Wells, the great elm now standing in front of the residence of his uncle, Mr. Elias Wells, is about 150 years old, and when planted there, it was carried by Thomas Wells on his shoulder and planted; that was about 1736.' The elms at the foot of Academy hill, in front of the Plant place, were set in 1804, the year Governor Plant graduated; and the elms on Academy Hill were planted in a square in 1862, by Frederick Sedgwick, the principal of the Academy.
The Stratford Academy. 1847-1872.
Any history of Stratford would be incomplete without some notice of the school maintained during the quarter of a century, 1847-1872, in the Stratford Academy. No other single influence, whether ecclesiastical, educational or social, was so potent as this in forming the intellectual and moral character of the generation now upon the stage.
For several years succeeding 1836 various schools, for
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