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143}-Florence. N, [Raymond] Dau of Edward and Georgianna Raymond. - Died - Jan. 9, 1888, Æ. 8 yrs, 4 mo. & 13 days Safe in the arms of Jesus.
144-Polly Thorp [Mallory]
Daughter of Matthew and Mary Mallory Died August 4, 1868. Æ. 93 y'rs. and 10 m's.
In memory of 145-Auna Mallory
wife of Lewis Mallory, who (lied Jan. 3, 1848, Æ. 75 y'rs, 11 mo's. and 22 Days,
146-George Lewis [Hulin]
Son of Rev. George II. & Har- riet Hulin died Nov. 14, 1835. Æ. 4 months & 3 days.
In memory of 147-Hannah Jarvis, [Mal- lory ]
wife of John Mallory, who died Sept. 7, 1851. Æ. 65 years 6 mo. & 2 Days
'To the memory of 148-Daniel [Mallory]
son of John and Hannah Mal- lory who died July 7. 1838. Æ. 21 years 10 mos & 9 Days.
In memory of 149-John Mallory,
who died March 23. 1846, Æ. 66 years 9 mo. & 23 Days.
150 - William Mallory
Died July 31, 1859, aged 51 years & 7 months.
Farewell, farewell, to the a long and last adieu In deaths dark hour, where earthly scenes are fadeing from my view Thy blessed spirit, hovering near, shall soar with mine above, Where fadeless flowers forever bloom, and all is peace and love.
[Quincy Granite.] 151-Sarah Husted
wife of Capt. A. B. St John Died Sept, 23rd 1886.
"Dearest sister thou hast left us. And thy loss we deeply feel, But 'tis God that hast bereft u18 He will all our sorrows heal."
In memory of 152-Amelia E. Smith
Daughter of John L. & Jane Smith, who died Feb. 7. 1839. In the 21. year of her age.
Jesus can make a dying bed, Feel soft as downy pillows are, While on his breast i lean my head And breath my life out sweetly there
153-Jane
wife of John I. Smith Died Sept. 3d, 1887, Æ. 93 years.
154-John. L. Smith
Died Dee. 7, 1872. aged 86 years 1 mo. & 2 Days, Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord
155-Luther. M Lockwood
. son of Sylvester B. & Emilv F. Lockwood Æ. 6 months & 20 days Not lost but gone before.
156-Thomas Cornwall
Died Dec. 12, 1815, Æ 75 -: 0 :-
So teach us to number our days that we may apply our hearts unto wisdom.
In memory of 157-Mary B. Cornwall
who died Feb. 20, 1826, in the 20 year of her age. The hope of her eternal bless edness gives comfort and supp ort, to an afflicted and discou solate mother.
In memory of 158 -- Josiah Cornwall who died Feb 8, 1820 Æ 34
159 -- Francis B. [SI John]
Son of Oscar and Mary D. St John, Died Sept. 23, 1870, Æ. 1 y'r 9 mo's and 25 Days.
[Other side. ] Little Frank
160-Charles Cook St John
Died Mar. 17, 1876. ÆE. 61 years 11 mo's and 3 Days, "Servant of God well done"
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In memory of 161-Elizabeth [McNiel]
daughter of Robert. A. & Sa- rah Ann McNiel, who died July 1, 1845, Æ. 16 years 5 mo, & 26 Days,
Peace 'tis the Lord Jehovah's hand That blasts our joys in death, That mars that form to us so dear And gathers back the dust.
162 -- Sarah A. [Rockwell] [ Mc Niet]
Widow of Eli Rockwell, and formerly wife of Robert A. Mc- Niel. Died Aug. 23. 1886, Æ. 57 years 2 mo's & 10 Days.
163-Mary E. [Richards] [Mc. Niel]
wife of Joseph S. Richards, & daughter of Robert A, & Sarah Ann McNiel Died May 25, 1866, aged 32 years. "In life beloved, in death lamented."
Edward Townsend [Rich- ards]
only son of Joseph S, & Mary E. Richards, Died May 16, 1870, Æ. 4 y'rs & 7 m's.
164-Robert A. McNiel,
Died Feb. 3, 1837 in the 30th year of his age.
Mary McNiel,
died May 10, 1831, Æ. 2 years and 2 mo.
David McNiel, Died Dec. 18, 1836, Æ. 7 mo. Children of Robert A. and Sa- ralı Ann MeNiel.
[Slate.]
165-Mr. Samuel Hayes aged 72 years Dec'D April ye 7 1712.
[Slate.] IIere lyes the Remains of 166-John Copp Esqr,
Deacon of ye first church in this place, who Departed this Life May ye 16th Anno Domni 1751. in ye 78th year of his age.
When the archangel shall aloud proclaim, The total ruin of the worlds great Frame, And gastly Horrours seize this trembling ball. And frighted stars shall from their centers fall Then the last Trump shall raise the conscious Dead
And thou bold man shalt hide thy guilty head Such humble saints shall wake with glad sur- prise To meet their Saviour from the bending skies.
[Marble monument. ] 167 -- Martha, A Saxon
wife of William E. Root Died July 11, 1876, Æ. 52 y'rs. & 10 mo's.
Root
Matthew Saxon Died June 22, 1882. Æ. 58 y'rs 9 mo's.
Saxon Isaac T. Died Ang 30, 1861. Æ. 12 y'rs & 1 mo's.
Mathew S. Died Oct. 20, 1862. Æ. 11 yrs. & " mo's Children of Wm. E & Martha A. Root
[Brownstone. ] Here lies Buried the Body of 168 -- Joseph Platt Esqr who Departed this life 12th June 1748 in the 76 year of his age.
[Slate. 168}-Easter Lines
Dau to Benja'h & Easer Lines aged 2 Years 11 Mo & 12 Das DecD. May ye 22D 1722
[Granite monument.] 169- Charles. J, Saunders
Born May 15, 1791 Died June 6, 1874. Orindia Saunders Born Oct. 10, 1810 Died Nov. 25, 1884
170-Martha H. (Disbrow) [Platt]) Wife of Henry G. Disbrow and Daughter of Alfred & Abigail Platt. Died June 8, 1882, In the 24 year of her age
Safe in the arms of Jesus
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171 -- Bertha [Platt]
Daughter of Alfred & Abigail Platt. Died May 7. 1877, Æ. 2 years, 7 mo's. & 10 Days. Little Birdie, Beautiful Birdie, lamb of the blest, Jesus has taken thy pure spirit to rest.
172-Reuben L. [Platt] Son of Alfred and Abigail Platt. Born Jan, 18, 1853, Died Nov. 25, 1872,
Our loved one.
173- Jacob Reynolds Died July 17, 1885, aged 74 yrs. & 8 mo's. -: 0 :-
174-Lucinda [Reynolds]
Wife of Jacob Reynolds Died Jan. 9, 1882, aged 69 yrs. 2. mo's. & 8 Ds.
In memory of 175-Rebecca E. [McLean] Daughter of Hugh & Angeline McLean who died July 21, 1827. Æ. 1 year & 7 mo An empty tale a morning flow'r, Cut down and wither'd in an hour.
176-Sarah A. Fitch
Wife of William E. Fitch. Born March 5, 1848, Died February 3, 1875.
177-Samuel M. Fitch. Died Feb. 12, 1857, Æ. 87 y'rs.
178-Betsey Fitch, [Roberts] Wife of David Roberts, Died May 2, 1869, aged 65 years. -: 0 :-
179 -- Mary. A, Quin Died D'ec 25, 1884 Aged 23 y'rs. & 9 mo's,
180-J, A, Ames Co. D 7th Conn. Inf.
181 -- Emily. [Fitch] daughter of Samuel M. Jr. & Mary Fitch, Died Sept. 27, 1836. Æ. 2 y'rs.
182-Samuel, M. Fitch Jr Died May 18, 1854, Æ. 54 yrs,
183-Esther [Fitch] wife of Samuel M. Fitch, Died June 3, 1854, Æ. 74 y'rs.
184-Rebecca E, [Fitch]
Daughter of Daniel & Sarah Fitch. Died April 13, 1882, Æ 48 y'rs 8 mo's. Safe in the arms of Jesus.
185-Sarah Fitch
wife of Daniel Fitch, Died Dec. 1869, aged 60 years and 3 m's.
He giveth his beloveth sleep.
186-Daniel Fitch,
Died July 27, 1885, aged 86 y'rs. 3 mo's. and 25 D's.
He is not dead but sleepeth.
187-Catherine A. [Fitch]
Daughter of Daniel & Sarah Fitch. Died Feb. 6, 1839, Æ. 3 y'rs and 5 D's.
Then rest the loved one, rest Thy warfare soon was o'er We'll strive thee with the blest Where sorrows come no more
In memory of 188-Sarah. A, [Fitch ] daughter of Daniel & Sarah Fitch who died Aug 27, 1826, Æ 9 mo & 14 days An empty tale a morning flower Cut down and withered in an hour
189-Henry Fitch Died Nov. 10, 1868, Æ. 95 y'rs 9 mo. & 12 D's.
In memory of 190 -- Ruth Whitney,
Widow of Ebenezer Whitney. of Revolutionary memory De- ceased who departed this life May 31, 1839, Æ 82 years 6 mo, & 16 Days.
In life of a meck and quiet spirit in death serene, Asleep in Jesus O for me may such a blissful refuge be securely shall my ashes lie Waiting the summons from on high
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191 -- Eben Whitney
Born Nov. 19, 1783, Died May 22, 1859, The law of truth was in his mouth and iniquity was not found on his lips he walked with me in peace and equity and did turn many away from iniquity.
In memory of 192-Emeline [Whitney]
wife of Eben Whitney who de- parted this life Jan. 9, 1854, Æ. 48 yrs & 7 mos.
193-Abby Fitch
wife of Henry Fitch. Died Dec. 22, 1858, Æ. 83 y'rs 6 mo & 14 D's.
[Slate broken.] In memory of 194-Jonothan Fitch A. M
who departed this life July 7th AD 1773 in the 30th year. of his age youngest son of Samuel Fitch Esqr.
195-Edwin W. Fitch,
Son of Daniel & Sarah Fitch, Died Aug. 2, 1870, Æ. 38 y'rs & 10 mo's.
Blessed are those servants whom the lord when he cometh shall find watching.
[Granite headstone ]
196-Theodore Wilcox
died June 17. 1882, aged 45 yrs. 9 mo. & 19 Days
"Be thou faithful unto Death"
197-Frances J. [Fitch ]
wife of George W. Fitch. Died June 21st 1888, E. 44 years 5 mo's.
"The Lord gave, and the Lord hath taken away, blessed be the name of the Lord."
Mother. 198-Elizabeth I. Van Name Died Jan. 10, 1890, Æ. 62 years.
[Quincy Granite monument. ] 199 -- Lewis Raymond Born July 21, 1807, Died Nov. 20, 1881.
His wife Catherine Mecker Born Dee. 9, 1811, Died Nov. 18. 1871.
Raymond Platt Raymond Born Dec. 3, 1774, Died Dec. 6, 1857.
His wife
Hannah S. Benedict Born Jan. 4, 1779, Died April 27, 1844.
Their Children Jesse B. Raymond Born April 17, 1799, Died Aug. 8, 1872.
Alfred Raymond Born Jan. 27, 1802, Died Oct. 20, 1828,
Mchetable Raymond Born Oct. 25. 1804. Died March 29, 1888
Children of Lewis & Catherine M, Raymond
Hannah M, Raymond Born Nov. 9, 1835, Died June 29,1843.
Charles, Raymond Born Dec. 21, 1837, Died. Jan. 5, 1869.
200 -- William R. Knapp Co. C. 5, Regt. Conn. Vols. Died Dec 28, 1891.
201 -- Josephine [Knapp]
Daughter of Charles & Hul- dah Knapp. Died Aug. 5, 1857, age 10 Days.
202 -- Charles Knapp
Died Aug. 24. 1860, Æ. 42 yrs & 3 mo's.
When trials do surround you, And troubles cross your way, Then east your cares on Jesus, And dont forget to pray.
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203-Charles, E. Knapp,
a member of Company D. 13th Reg .. Conn. Vol. Died March 18. 1862, Æ. 19 yrs. 5 mo's. and 7 D'ys.
Sleep Soldier still in honored rest . Your truth and valor wearing : The bravest are the tenderest The loveing are the dareing.
204 -- J. E. Lacey Co. C 25th Conn. Inf.
205 -- Nathaniel Fisher
Died Oct. 18, 1888, Æ. 58 years & 2 mo's
Our father at rest. Sister.
206-Anna Warren
Sept. 29, 1847. Oct. 11, 1891. ª
She sought not her own comfort ; but that of others.
In memory of 207 -- Wm Francis [Hull]
Son of Isaac P. & Henrietta Hull who Died Sept. 4, 1846, aged 7, years and 10 Days.
[Brownstone.] Here Lyeth the Body of the Rever 2071 -- Mr Jedeiah Bucking- ham
Late preachr' of The Gospel at the West Part of New ark in East Jersey Who Depar'ed This Life March the 28th 1720 Æ TATIS SU -- 24
[Quincy Granite monument.] Hooker
208-Mary Willett [Hooker]
Daughter of Capt. Thomas Willett Who was the first mayor of the City of New York Wife of Rev. Samuel Hooker of Farmington Conn From her sons came all Hookers who are descended From Rev. Thomas Hooker First settler of Hartford Conn. Born at Plymouth Mass. November 10th 1637 Married at Plymouth Mass. Sep 22ND 1658 Died at Norwalk Conu June 24th 1712
This stone is erected by her descendents 1890
[Other side is inseribed.] Near here are buried
Rev. Stephen Bucking- ham
and his wife Sarah Hooker. Daughter of Rev, Samuel and Mary W. Hooker also
Josiah Hooker
and his wife Hannah he a great-grand son of Rev. Samuel and Mary W. Hooker.
[Slate broken -- Supplied with an Iron Back.]
Here lyes buried the Body of the Rev'd
209-Mr Stephe[n] Bucking- ham
late Pastor of the 1st Church of Christ in Norwalk departed this life F-bry 3d 1745-6 Æ tatis 70.
[Brownstone. ] Here lies the Body of
210-Mr Thomas Hanford
ye Eldest son of ve Revd Mr Thomas Hanford who died June ye 7 A D 1743 in ye 75 year of his his age with Hannah his wife lving at his rite hand who Dec'd Dec'r 28 1745 aged 78 years & 5 days
[The Rev Thomas Hanford was the 1st Pastor of the first church in Norwalk and was ordained 1652. (Cotton Mather says-he was Educated in England). His mother Eglin Han- ford aged 46 a widow come to Amer- ica in 1635. "She embarked at Lon- don 10 Aprl 1635 on the Planter, Nicholas Trarice Master. She brought with her, two daughters Margaret aged 16 and Elizabeth aged 14. She afterwards married Deacon Richard Sealis of Situate, Mass," her son Thomas is known to have been in Mass in 1643-and taught school there. "Thomas Hanford married 1st Hannah đau of Thomas Newbury of Dorchester, no issue is heard of by her: 2nd married Oct 22-1661 Mary widow of Jonathan Ince the New Haven scholar." She d. 1723 or before. He died probably beforc 1693, and is said to have been buried under a brownstone tablet lying close to the ground near where his son Thomas was buried [210]. His children were :
I. Theophilus b. July 29-1662 "went to parts unknown [Probate Recds].
II. Mary b. Nov 30-1663 married John Ed- wards of Fairfield.
III. Hannah b. June 28, 1665.
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[Slate. ] flere lyes Buried the Body of 211-Capt. Elnathan Hanford who departed this life Angust ve 24th 1764 in ye 58th year of his age.
[Brownstone. ] 212-Mary [Hanford]
the Daughter of Elna & Sarah Hanford Dec'd Novr ye 27. 1750 in ye 3rd year of her age Oh now sweet Babe Because twas best God took you home With him to Rest
[Slate. ]
213-Elizabeth Thatcher
Daughtr of Mr Josiah & Mrs Mary Thatcher Died Septembr 5 1743 aged 6 years 4 months & 10 Days
In memory of 214-Henrietta, [Hull (Gibbs)] wife of Isaac P, Hull & daughter of Horace A. & Julia Ann Gibbs who died April 24. 1843 Æ. 26 years 7 mo & 26 Days,
Therefor be ye also ready for in such an hour as ye think not Son of man cometh .- Mat 24, 44.
In memory of 215-Julia Ann Gibbs,
wife of Horace A. Gibbs, who died Feb. 4, 1833, Æ. 38 years.
In memory of 216-Stephen St John
who died Aug, 27, 1828, ÆE. 66 years.
In memory of 217-Sally, [St John]
wife of Stephen St John. who died Oct. 22. 1825. Æ, 59 years.
[Double Brownstone. ] In memory of 218-Thomas Fitch Esqr who died Janry 16th 1795 [or 93] in the 70th year of his age
In memory of
Sarah wife of Thomas Fitch Esqr who died Janry 27th 1795 in the 61st year of her age
[Granite]
Mabel 219-Mabel. G. [Mead]
Daughter of George E. & Ella G, Mead, Oct. 21, 1882, Sept. 29, 1891.
Alas the fairest fade early.
[Slate.] Here Lyes Buried the body of 220-Mrs Ann Thatcher
wife to Mr. Josiah Thatcher aged 34 years & 11 MO, Decd Febry ye 25 1733-4
[Slato. ] In memory of
221-Mrs Mary Thacher, wife of Cap, Josiah Thacher, who departed this Life April 6th AD 1774, in her 68th year.
Who follow here, ye paths of truth, Shall Bloom in everlasting youth, Clad with new Glories they shall shine, In charms immortal and devine.
[Slate. ] Here lyes Buried the Body of 222-John Betts Esqr,
who departed this Life June the 7th 1745 aged 60 years & 11 months,
[Brownstone.] 2221-Mrs. Hannah Betts.
[Brownstone] 223-Thaddeus Hill Fitch son of Tha's & Sarah Fitch died Oct 21-1776 age 11 months
[Brownstone] 224-Hannah [Fitch]
Daughter of Mr Thomas & Mrs Hannah Fitch who Departed this life on the 24th of August 1744 in the [14 or 17] year of her age is here buried
ce
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[Slate. ]
225-Giles Fitch
son of Mr Thomas & Mrs Hau- nah Fitch who departed this life in April 1747 in ye 2nd year of his age and in here interred
[Slate.] Here lyes Interred the Body of 226-Ebenezer Fitch
who departed this life Febry 23d AD 1762 in ye 33d year of his age
[Slate.]
Here lyes interred the body of 227-Mrs Hannah Fitch
who departed this life August ye 7th 1769 in ye 25th year of Her age.
Sic Tranait Gloria Mundi
[Slate. ]
228-Miss Esther Fitch
Daghter of the Hon Ble Thomas Fitch and Hannah Fitch De- parted this life on ye 12th of March 1771 in ye 30th year of here age and is here interred Blessed are ye dead that die in ye Lord
[Brownstone. ] Here lies what was mortal of 229-Mrs Martha Paddock wife of Mr. Enoch Paddock & Daugt of ye Revd Mr Moses Dickenson who died July 15 1752 in ye 18 year of her age
[A Tomb Table of Brownstone on 5 pillars and Slate inserted in the Table. ]
230 -THE HON'BLE THOM- AS FitcH Esgr
Gov'r of the Colony of CONNECTICUT Eminent, and distinguished among mortals, For great abilities, large aquirements and a virtuous charae- ter ; a clear, strong, sedate mind ; an accurate, extensive acquaintance with Law and civil Government ; & happy Talent of presiding ; close ap- plication, and striet fidelity in the the discharge of important Trusts; no less than, for his employments, by the voice of the people, in the chief offices of State, and at the HEAD of the COLONY. Having served his generation by the Will of God fell asleep July 18th, And Domi- ni, 1774. in the 75th Year of his age.
[Governor Thos Fitch was son of Thomas. He married Sep 4, 1724. Hannah Hall of New Haven the eld- est dau of Richard and Hannah (Miles) Hall]. The Hon'ble Thomas was the Governor's assistant 1734-5 and from 1740 to 1754 when he was eleeted Governor, May, the same year and remained as such to May 1763 when he came back to Norwalk lived, and probably died, at what is now known as the olg Fiteh place, on East ave. a little south of opposite the East entrance to the road leading to Oyster Shell point. A large elm tree is seen in front of the house as a landmark undisturbed to his memo- ry
231-Halsey Day
Died Dec. 17th, 1883, Æ. 32 years 6 mo's. & 4 Days.
Papa [Slatc. ] RELIQUIE
232-Moses Dickenson
HIC Deponuntur OBIIT sep 16 1742 ÆTAT 20
[Slate. ]
Here lyes what was mortal of 233-Mrs Martha Dickenson
wife to ye Revnd Mr. Moses Diekenson Who Died Decembr 15th Anno Domi 1755 ÆEtates 62
[Brownstone. ]
Beneath this monumental stone lies interred the body of the
234-Rerd. Moses Dickenson, late pastor of the first Church of Christ in NORWALK, who de- parted this life May 1st. 1768. in the8 3d. year of his age, and 51st fo his Ministry in said church.
A man of a good Understanding, well improved by Study, Chearfull in Temper Prudent in Conduct and faithfull to his trust He came to his grave in full age, like as a shock of corn cometh in his season.
In memory of 2341-Eliza F. Christian
who departed this life Novem- ber 26th. 1809'Aged 20 Years 7 months & 22 days
In memory of
235-Timothy Fitch
who died Sept 18, 1802 in the 67 year of his age
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236-Esther [Fitch] Relict of Timothy Fitch died May 5. 1816. Æ 71.
In memory of 237-Cornelia, [Fitch]
wife of Stephen Fitch, who Died Sept. 12. 1811, Æ. 49 yrs.
238-Edward Fitch
Died July 23, 1808. . 36 y's. Mary E, his wife Died Jan. 9, 1841, Æ. 67 y's.
This stone is erected by their child An- jinette Hall of Troy, N. Y.
239-Hannah [Belden]
Wife of Azar Belden, died March 29, 1860, Æ. 93 y'rs 6 mo's & 14 D's.
[Granite monument. ] 240-Mr Samuel Marrin Died Nov. 8, 1820, Æt, 80. -: 0 :-
241-Susannah Fitch
Died May 24. 1888, Æ. 83 yrs, 1 mo, & 11 Ds,
James Fitch Died July 31, 1828, Æ. 70 yrs, 3 mos & 20 ds.
Esther Camp His wife Diep Sept. 9. 1846 Æ, 83 yrs, 6 mos, & 17 Ds.
Julia Fitch Died June 23, 1857 ÆE, 57 yrs. 4 mos. & 13 Ds.
[Granite monument. ] 242-Col. Henry Rogers Died Apr. 27, 1857, aged 71.
243-William Francis [Das- kanj son of Capt, Samuel & Lucretia Daskam, Died Oct. 13, 1856. Æ. 38. He has gone to the grave as tenderly loved As any that ever from earth was removed And when the last call to us shall be given Oh may we be ready to meet him in Heaven.
244-Capt, Samuel Daskam. Died April 21, 1858, aged 71 years 6 mo. & 11 Days.
245-THeodolia [Fitch]
daughır of Josiah H, & Ann P. Fitch, died April 30, 1816 ÆE 17.
The firmest rock is now on high And for all nature he did die The fairest Plant the fairest flower Cut down and wither'd in an hour. -: 0 :-
246-Josiah H. Fitch Died Dec. 1, 1843, Æ. 76.
ANN PLATT, wife of Josiah II. Fitch, died oct, 20, 1845. Æ. 73.
"'They were lovely and pleasant in their lives and in their death they were not devided,"
In memory of 247-Mary [Conklin]
wife of Jonas P, Conklin. who died Aug. 19, 1832: ÆE. 24 years.
In memory of 248-Samuel Hanford who died Aug 7, 1833. Æ. 58.
249-Sarah [Hanford] wife of Samuel Hanford died April 14, 1823: aged 51 years.
In memory of 250-Hezekiah Hanford who died Jan 16, 1811: Æ 57. -: 0 :-
[Stone Broken] In memory of 251-Sarah [Hanford] wife of Hezk Hanford who died Dec. 25, 1811 Æ 59
252-Elnathan Hanford
died Nov. 19, 1800, Æ 24. -: 0 :- [He was son of Hezekiah.]
253-David Hanford
died Dec. 15, 1815, Æ 27 -: 0 :-
254-Polly [Hoyt (Hanford)] wife of Ira Hoyt. & widow of David Hanford, died Aug. 25, 1820. Æ. 40 years.
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255-Sarah [(Nash) Van Hoo- sear]
wife of David V Hoosen [David Van Hoosear] and widow of Elnathan Han- ford [See 252] Died May 14, 1817: in her 30th year.
She was dau of Daniel and Freelove (Wright) Nash-whose residence was Norwalk-[now Westport, Ct.] She died at "Grumman Hill" Wilton, Conn. As wife of Elnathan she had 3 children-Dennis-Mary-and Sal- ly. Her only child, as wife of David Van Hoosear, was David Naslı Van Hoosear born May 1st, 1817. Alive 1893. Res. Wilton, Ct.
256-Elizabeth [Hanford]
wife of Charles Hanford, died Feb. 20, 1831, Æ. 18 years.
257-William H. Hanford
born Feb. 7, 1840, died Nov. 1, 1866.
The Lord gave and the Lord hath taken away.
258-Mary Priscilla [Godfry] Daughter of Silliman & Priscil- la B. Godfrey Died March 24. 1875 Æ. 21 y'rs, 6 mo's & 7 days.
She sleepeth ! so silently ! In the last and peacefull rest. Her sun has set, while yet 'twas day, Her gentle spirit has soared away For the angels loved her best.
259-Thomas Fitch
Son of Edward & Sarah Fitch & Grandson of Samuel M. & Es- ther Fitch Born Mar 13 1843 Died May 30, 1888.
Served his country During the war as Capt. Co. H. 93rd N. Y. V. 3d Brigade 3d Division, 3d Army Corps.
260-Francis Jones,
Died March 24, 1865, aged 32 y'rs 3 mo's & 17 Days. He served in Co. G, 28 Reg. Conn. Vols.
261-Little Willie.
Died June 27, 1872, aged 7 months.
[Double stone] 262-Frank [Howland] born Jan. 3, 1856, died Aug. 21, 1858.
Ella A.
boru June 11, 1868, died Feb 16, 1872.
Children of J. II. & Nancy. J. Howland "Suffer littly children to come unto me,"
263-Ida J,
Daughter of Cornelius & Eliza- beth J, Van Name Died Aug. 3. 1872, JE. 15 years 2 mo's & 23 Days.
At Rest. [Marble monument.] Erected 1880 264-T. Raymond
Edith 265-Edith May [Raymond] Daughter of F. M. & E. R. Raymond Died July 31, 1890, Æ. 7 Mo's & 9 Days.
266-Eunice [Bradley]
daughter of Clark & Mary Brad- ley, died Aug. 20, 1866, Æ. 17 y'rs 1 mo. & 10 D's. Jesus to thy dear faithfull hand, My naked soul I trust : My flesh shall wait for thy command And drop into my dust.
267-Grace. M. [Smith]
Daughtr of Charles W. & Emily, H. Smith Died Jan. 28, 1882, Æ. 5 yrs, 10 mos, & 16 Days
Little Gracie was our darling. Pride of all the hearts at home, But the Angels whispered softly Gracie come. Little Gracie
[Brownstone.] Here lies the Remains of 268-Capt, John Raymond who was Born Seper ye 18th 1664 ,and Put on immortality April ye 12th 1737
[Slate. ] Here lyes ye Body of 269-Mrs Mary Street
Relict to Mr Nathaniel Street who departed this Life March 7th 1762 in ye 67th year of Her age
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[Slate.] Here Lyes Buried ye Body of 270-Mr Nathan'el Street who Departed this life Sep 24, 1748 in ye 56th year of his age
[Brownstone.] 271-Elizabeth [Street]
ye Daughter of Mr. Nathaniel & Mrs Mary Street Dec'd March 19-1738 aged 19 yrs
272-Edith May [Beers]
daughter of Wm. P. & Cornelia A. Beers Died Dec. 9, 1875. Æ. 5 yrs 1 mo, & 13 Days Safe in the arms of Jesus
273-Our Little Robbie [Jones] 274-Alice [Jones] 275-Edgar [Jones] 276-Fletcher [Jones]
[The above 4 are children of Henry Jones of East Norwalk, Conn.]
In memory of 277 -- Mary. F., [Hoyt]
wife of James Winship, & daughter of Francis & Nancy Hoyt, who died Nov, 13, 1846. Æ. 24 y'rs
In memory of 278-Rosanna B, ]Hoyt]
Daughter of Francis & Nancy Hoyt who Died July 25, 1851, Æ. 17 y'rs & 9 mo.
279-Amanda. L. Hoyt
wife of Titus K, Merrill, Died May 1, 1881, Æ, 57 y'rs, 2 mos & 20 Days At Rest.
280-Titus K, Merrill Died March 27, 1890. Æ. 84 y'rs, 6 mo's. & 15 Days Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord
281-Francis Hoyt
Died June 17, 1842 Æ 44 y'rs 4 mo's & 14 Days
In memory of 282-Goold [Hoyt]
son of Frances & Nancy Hoyt who died Oct. 26, 1825, Æ,2 mo, & 4 days, Also of
William Conklin, who died April 11, 1828 Æ. 1 mo & 17 days
283-Henry. F. [Hoyt]
Died Sept 25 1832, Æ 1 mo & 3 Days,
Marina, L, Died July 9, 1836 Æ 6 mo & 10 Days
Harriet A, Died Sept 15. 1840, Æ. 13 mo. . Children of Francis and Nancy Hoyt
284-Nancy Hoyt
Widow of Francis Hoyt, Died Jan. 26, 1866, Æ. 65 y'rs 6 mo's & 9 Days
285-Bertha Augusta, [Han- ford]
Daughter of Charles & Mary Hanford Died Sept. 8, 1875, Æ. 11 mo's & 13 D's, For Jesus I named a sweet child She was fair as roses half blown He came to my garden and smiled And tenderly took back his own
286-Anna M. Jones,
wife of Alex. Jones, Died March 8, 1870, Æ. 24 y'rs 8 mo's. & 5 Days.
Minnie E.
daughter of Alex & Anna M. Jones Died July 24, 1869, Æ. 10 mo's & 3 days.
At rest in Heaven
287-Henry B, Gorham,
Died Jan. 29, 1862, aged 30 Y'rs & 23 Days.
Mary E, Gorham. wife of Henry B. Gorham, Died Dec. 19, 1882, aged 48 y'rs, & 22 Days.
Sleep on loved ones take thy rest, God called thee home when he though best,
XXVIII
287}-Charles [Gorham]
Son of Henry B, & Mary E, Gorham. Died Ang. 11, 1864, aged 6 yrs 3 mo. & 10 Days,
In memory of 288-John H, Fitch ; who died March 26th 1860, aged 65 years 5 mo. & 20 Days.
[Marble monument. ]
289-Lucretia,
wife of Hiram C, Jones, Born. Aug, 7, 1807
Hiram C, Jones, Born Sept, 10, 1806, Died April 8, 1882
-+- Jones
Lewis Jones, Born June 17. 1844, Died Oct. 2, 1891,
A private in Co. E, 5th Conn. Regt. 1861 .- 1895.
In memory of 290-Susannah [Fitch]
widow of John H, Fitch who died Sept 26, 1881. aged 84 years & 10 mos.
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