A history of the city of Bridgeport, Connecticut, Part 9

Author: Orcutt, Samuel, 1824-1893
Publication date: 1887
Publisher: [New Haven, Ct.] : Published under the auspices of the Fairfield County Historical Society
Number of Pages: 1260


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* He was killed by lightning, while attending worship in the meeting-house.


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This monument is erected to per- petuate the memory of Mrs. Sarah Burritt, Wife of Mr. Elijah Burritt, who died Jan. 12th, ISO5, in the 634 year of her age.


In memory of


Isaac Burritt. son of Mr. Elihu & Mrs. Eunice Burritt, who died March 16, 1766, in ye 4th year of his age.


Cornelia. Daughter of Mr. Isaac and Mrs. Rebecca Burroughs, died Oct. 8th, 1805, aged 5 years & 28 days.


In memory of Mr. Edward Burroughs, who de- parted this Life Sept. the 14th, 1776, in the 421 year of his age. Glory with all her lamps shall burn, And watch the Warrior's sleeping Clay Rest his dear sword beneath his head, Round him his faithful Arms shall stand The Guards and Honors of our Land.


Mrs. Grissel Burroughs, Widow of the late Mr. Edward Burroughs, died Nov Igth, 1812, aged 78 years. Rejoicing in hope, patient in tribulation, con- tinuing instant in Prayer.


Stephen Burroughs, Esq. A man distinguished by his industry & his talents & acquirements, self-taught, and original, he explored the vast field of Mathematical & Astronomical Science beyond all the efforts of a Cassini or a Newton, & made discov- eries of the most useful & astonishing nature. But in consequence of blind- ness his discoveries are lost to the world. Hedied Aug. 2, IS 17, aged 83. This monument is erected by Pix- ley Judson.


In memory of Mrs. Huldah Burroughs, Wife of Steplien Burroughs, Esqr., and Daughter of Mr. Peter and Mrs Mary Pixlee, who departed this lite July 9th, 1803, in the 66th year of her age.


Here lies Interred the Body of Mrs. Ruth Burton, ye wife of Mr. Solomon Burton, who Dec Nov. je 9, 1748, in ye 30th year of hier age.


Abby Jane, Daughter of George & Sarah Butler, Died Nov. 1st, 1873, JE. 21.


Sarah, Daughter of George & Sarah Butler, Died May Ist, 1882, LE. 21. .


Wm. H. Butler, Died Dec. 29, 1879, aged 36 years. Dear father we miss you, Gone but not forgotten.


In Memory of


Daniel Porter Cable, Son of Mr. Samuel & Mrs. Mary Cable, Who died April 20, 1765, in ye 4th year of his Age.


In memory of


Mrs. Mary, Wife of Mr. Samuel Cable, who departed this life Decr 7th, 1793, Aged 54 years.


In Memory of


Mrs. Rebekah Cable, Relict of Mr. Andrew Cable, who died Feby, 234, 1799, aged So years & 9 days.


In Memory of Mr. Wheeler Cable, who departed this life June 34, 1782, in the 24th year of his age. I pass the gloomy vale of death, From all danger free, And trust to live with Christ To all eternity.


Ye Reverend Mr. Charles Chauncey, Minister of ye Gospel at Stratfield, aged 48 years. Died December - 1714.


Here lies the Body of


Abiah Chauncey, Daught to Mr. Robert & Mrs. Hannah Chauncey, who decd Novr ye 10, 1748, in ye 19th year of her age.


To the Memory of


Frances Maria Clarke, daughter of Mr. Ransom Clark and Mrs. Mary Anna Clark, his wife, deceased Aug- ust 21, 1792, aged 2 years & 67 days. In Memory of an Infant son of Mr. Ransom Clark & Mrs. Mary Anna, his Wife, departed this life, 16th Feb' 1792, aged 3 days. Eusebia Clark, Daughter of Mr. Daniel & Mrs. Caty Clark, died Sept. 14th, 1812, aged 1 year & 9 months.


Patience Maria, Daughter of Ele- azer & Patience Edgerton, Feby 15th, ISII, Aged 13 days.


Mary Elizabeth. Daughter of Ele- azer & Patience Edgerion, died Decr 30th, 1821, Aged 7 months & 6 days. Sleep on sweet babe and take thy rest, God called thee home, he see 'twas best.


Here lyes Interr'd ye Body of ye Reed. Mr. Samuel Cooke, Late Faithfull minister of Straifield, Who died Decr 24, 1747, Aged 63 Years. Here lyes Buried ve Body of


Mrs. Anne Cooke, Wife to ve Revd Mr. Samuel Cooke, Who Died Aug- ust IIth, 1721, in ye 34th Year of Her Age.


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Stratfield Burying-place.


Here Lyes Interr'd & Body of ye REV? MR SAMUEL COOKE Late Faithfull Minifter of Stratfield who died Decir 2 .


7747 Aged 63 years.


In memory of Mary Dewhirst, who died June, 5, 1843, aged 47 Years.


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John Edwards-See next page. Here lyes Buried the Body of Mrs. Mary Edwards. Relict of Mr. John Edwards, who Died March 6, 1749, in ve 82nd year of her age. Eunice, Daughter of Joseph and Pru- dence (Wakelee) Edwards, died 1731, aged I month.


Within the Compass of this narrow grave lies the remains of


Mercy. Daughter of Nathaniel & Hannah Elis, who died Nov. 6th, 1793. Aged 4 months. Peace to thy ashes thou lovely babe.


In memory of Lt. Benjamin Fayerweather, who departed this Life, June 20th, 1791, In the 74th year of his age.


Joseph. Son of Mr. James & Mrs. Marcy Faverweather, was born Jan'y 13th and died Augst 13th, 1798.


Maria. Daughter of Mr. James & Mrs. Marcy Fayerweather, died Sept" 7th, 1805, Aged 16 months.


B. F. [In line with the Burrs.]


Here lves the Body of Mr. Benjamin Fayreweather, Decd - 6th, 1725, - Year of Age.


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Here lyes Buried the Body of Mr


JOHN EDWARDS Who Departed this


Life in Aught Anne-Dom


1744 Aged-82 Years


Here lyes Buried the Body of Mrs. Sarah Noquier, Widow of Mr. Benjamin Favreweather & Mr. Antony Noquier, who departed this life May the 25th, A. D. 1743, in ye 67 year of Her Age.


In Memory of


Ann, Wife of John Fayerweather, who was Born April 27, 1712, at 5 in the morning & Died Sept. 24, 1773.


Walter Fayreweather, Aged 6 Years, Died Dec. 26, 1717.


S. W., Decembr 18, 1707. [In the Fayerweather line.]


D. D., 1688. [In the Fayerweather line.] In memory of


Gilbert Fowler, who died Mar. 5, 1848, aged 52 years, 6 ms. & 10 ds.


In Memory of


Anna, wife of Gilbert Fowler, who died April 12, 1844, aged 44 years, 2 ms. & Io ds.


In memory of


Benoni French, who died Dec. 20, 1823, aged 85 years.


In memory of


Mihitable, wife of Benoni French, who died August 12, 1814, 2. 71.


In memory of


Drueilla, wife of Capt. Joseph B. French, who died June 25, 1830 in her 42 year.


Drusilla Wheeler French, daugh- ter of Mr. Joseph B. & Mrs. Drusilla French, died Augt 29th, 1810, aged 10 months.


In Memory of


Gamaliel French. Jun., who died June 28, 1828, aged 72 Years.


In Memory of


Susannah, wife of Gamaliel French, who died March 18, 1835, aged 74 years.


Here lyes Buried ye Body of


Mrs. Hannah French, Wife to Gamaliel French, Who Departed this life October the 10th, 1745, Aged 33 years.


Here lyes Buried ye Body of


Mrs. Sarah French, Wife to Mr. Gamaliel French, Who Departed this life May ye 27th, 1758, in ye 32ª year of Her Age.


In Memory of


James R. French, who died Jan. 14, 1835, in the 83 year of his age.


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In Memory of


Anna, wife of James R. French, Died ; March 18, 1841, JE. 70 years.


Julia Ann, daughter of James R. & Ann French, died April 20th, 1825, in her 17 year.


In bloom of life death laid me down Till the last joyful trump shall sound,


Then burst the chains with sweet surprise And in my Saviour's image rise.


In Memory of


Mrs. Mary Freuch, Wife of Mr. James French, who died Febr roth, 1803, aged 45 years & 10 months.


Here lyes ye Body of Sergt. Samuel French, aged 65 years. Decesd Decr ye 20, 1732. In memory of


Mabe, Relict of Samuel French, who died May 2, 1837, Aged 76 years.


Salmon Patchen, hur first husband, died April 19, 1807, aged 40 yrs. In memory of


Daniel Glorer, who died Nov. 8, 1330, Aged 87 yrs. S mo. & 6 days.


In memory of


Sally Glorer, who departed this life Oct. S, A. D. 1804, aged 57 years & 6 months.


George Boughton Gouge, Son of Mr. Thomas & Mrs. Ruth Gouge, decd Febry 21st, ISO1, aged 5 years & II months.


In memory of


Esther Gregory, Wife of Mr. Enoch Gregory, Who departed this life July 16th, 1790, in the 83d year of her age. Lilly Maria, Daughter of Mr. James & Mrs. Philena Gregory, died Jany 30th, 1792, aged 1 year & 14 days.


Here Iveth ye Body of


Mary Gregory, an infant whose birth enriched her parents on March ye 8th, 1725, & she died in ye 14th month of her age April ye 17, 1726. In memory of


Ruth Gregory, late amiable Con- sort of Ens. Seth Gregory, who died Oct' II, AD. 1772, aged 36 years & 6 months wanting I D.


How loved, how valued once avails thee not, To whom related or by whom forgot A heap of dust alone remains of thee. In memory of


Samuel Gregory, son of Mr. Seth & Mrs. Ruth Gregory, who died Decembr Ist, 1766, in ye 6th year of his age.


Here lyes Buried ye Body of


Eusign Samuel Gregory, Who Departed this Life Decemb. ye 11th, Anno Domini 1743, in ye 66th Year of His Age.


In memory of


Mr. Thaddeus Gregory, who died Dec. 30th, 1777, in the 77th year of His Age.


Here lyes ye Body of


Mr. Selah Gregory, son of Mr. Thaddeus & Mrs. Rebeckah Gregory, who Departed this life Sept. ye 15th, 1758, in ye 26th Year of His Age.


In memory of


Miss Huldah Gregory, Daughter of Mr. Thaddeus Gregory Jun' and Mrs. Huldah his Wife, Who was born 4 months after the Death of her Fath- er, and died July 24th, 1798, in the 21st year of her age.


Here Ives ye Body of


Benjamin Hall, son of Mr. Francis & Mrs. Margaret Hall, who Died Aug. 25th, 1733, in ye 21st year of his age.


Here lyes the Body of David Hall, aged 10 years & 7 mo. Decd February ye 15th, 1725/6.


Ephraim Hall, son of Mr. Elnathan & Mrs. Hannah Hall, Died April 22d, 1739, aged I year & 3 Days.


I. H., 1719.


Ephraim Hall, son of Mr. Elnathan & Mrs. Hannah Hall, Died July 2ª, 1740, Aged 14 Days.


Here lyes Buried ye Body of


Mr. Francis Hall. Junr., Who Died February 26th, Anno Domni 1734/5, in ye 30th year of his age.


Here lyes Buried ve Body of


Mrs. Hannah Hall, Wife to Mr. Elnathan Hall, who Departed this life April 9th, Anno Domni 1741, in ye 26th year of her age.


In memory of


Mrs. Huldah Hall. Dau. of Mr. Richard & Mrs. Hannah Hall, who Departed this life Aug. 17th, 1773, in the 20th year of her age.


In memory of James Seley Hall, son of Mr. James & Mrs. Abigail Hall, Who died April ye 29th, 1770, in ye 2d year of His Age. Here lies Interrd the Body of Mr. John Hall, who decd April yo 17, 1749, in the 71st year of his Age.


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Here lyes ye Body of


Garsham, son of John & Abigail Hall, Decd Nov' ye 16th, 1746, in ye 26 year of his Age.


Here lyes ye Body of


Mrs. Sarah Hall. Wife to Mr. John Hall, who died April 6, Anno Domni 1739, Aged 26 years.


Here Ives the Body of


Martha Hall, Deca Novr ye 13th, 1747, in y" 31st year of her Age.


In memory of


Richard Hall, who died Sept. 23, 1826, aged 47 years.


In memory of


Sally, wife of Richard Hall, who died March 12, IS40, aged 61 years.


Orrin M., son of Richard & Sally Hall, died Jan. 4, 1820, aged 4 years & 10 months.


Delia F. Hall, daughter of Richard & Sally Hall, died Aug. 16, 1826, aged IS years.


This lovely youth so young & fair, Called hence by early doom, Just come to show how bright a flower In paradise could bloom.


Here lyes ye Body of


Daniel Harmon, son of Deacon John & Mrs. Mary Ilarmon of Suf- field, who died at Stratford, June ye 22nd, 1763, in ye 21st year of his age.


Major Aaron Hawley in his turn received the Shaft of Death, July 219t, 1803, in 63d year of his age, and was here deposited in hopes of a glorious Resurrection.


Man needs but little, nor that little long, How soon must he resign his very dust Which frugal nature lent him for an hour.


Here lies the body of Elizabeth Hawley, wife of Mr. Aaron Hawley, Daughter of Capt. Ezra Hawley & Mrs. Abigail Haw- ley, who departed this Life July the 8th, 1776, aged 35 years, 4 months & 6 days.


In memory of


Mrs. Sarah Hawley, wife of Mr. Aaron Hawley and Daughter of Mr. John Comstock, who departed this life May 3ª, A. D. 1786, aged 39 years, 6 months.


In memory of


William Hanley, Son of Mr. Aaron & Mrs. Sarah Hawley, who decd Jan. 8, A. D. 1787, Aged 1 year, 9 Months & 10 Days.


Ilere lyes Buried the Body of Capt. Ezra Hawley, who departed this life April the 27th, 1773, in ye 62ª Year of His Age.


In memory of


Mrs. Abigail Hawley, Wife of Capt. Ezra Hawley, who Departed this Life April ISth, 1786, in the 71st year of her Age.


Thrice happy she who walked the Christian road


And now enjoys her Saviour and her God.


Thomas Hawley. son of Mr. Ezra & Mrs. Abigail Hawley. died Nov.' 28th, 1736, aged 10 months.


In memory of


Mr. Esra Hawley, who departed May 9th, 1796, in the 50th year of his Age.


Here lyes ye Body of


Mrs. Abigail Hawley, wife of Mr. Ezra Hawley, who departed this life Sept. ye 2nd, 1772, in ye 24th year o. her age.


Ruth Hawley, Wife of Ezra Hawley, died Jan. 4, 1829, aged 75 years.


Eliza Hawley. Daughter of Mr. Abijah & Mrs. Polly Hawley, died March 23th, 1So2, aged 14 months.


In Memory of


Ephraim Hawley. Junr., Son of Mr. Ephraim & Mrs. Sarah Hawley, who died April II, 1777, aged 30 years : Also


William Harley. This son Died Janry - 1783, aged 47 years.


Here lyes Buried


Mrs. Annah Halley, Wife to Mr. Gideon Halley. Decd Novr ye 14th, 1727, in ye 36th Year of her age. Here Ives ve Body of Mr. Gideon Halley, Decd Feby ye 16th, 1732 in ye 431 year of His Age. Here lyes ye Body of


Mrs. Annah Hawley. wife to Mr. Gideon Hawley, Dec' Nov. ye 14, 1727, in ye 36th year of her age.


Isaac Ebenezer, Son of Mr. Zalmon & Mrs. Anna Hawley, died May 26th, 1811, aged 2 years & 5 months.


Here lyes Buried the Body of


Sergt. James Hawley, Who De- parted this Life Octbr 7th, A. D., 1746, in ye 34th year of his age.


Mrs. Eunice Benwitt. First Widow of James Hawley & after, of Isaac Bennitt, departed Sept. 6th, 1796, in the 82d year of her age.


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Eunice Hawley Chapman, Born


in Bridgeport, Died in Brooklyn, N. Y., May 12, 1863, aged 85 yrs.


She was a light in the age in which she lived.


After three years incessant labour she obtain- ed from the Legislature of New York, in the year 1818, the first law ever enacted in any country which gives to married women rights over their children and property. This has since been amended and adopted by most of the States of the Union.


Woman Call her Blessed.


Anna Hawley, Dautr of Mr. James & Mrs. Eunice Hawley, Died Sept. 26, 1736, Aged 10 months & 10 Days. Lucy, daughter of Mr. Samuel & Mrs. Lucy Hawley, died June 7, 1797, Aged 3 months.


Elizabeth, daughter of Mr. Samuel & Mrs. Lucy Hawley. Deced June 7th, 1792, Aged 7 months.


In Memory of


Mrs. Molly Hawley. Dautr of Mr. Samuel & Mrs. Sarah Hawley, who departed this life April 4th. 1765, Aged 17 years.


In memory of


Mrs. Sarah Hawley. Wife of Capt. David Hawley, who departed this life Febry the 8th, 1731, Aged 36 Years wanting II Days.


Here lyes Buried the Body of


Mr. Samuel Harley, Who De- parted this Life September IIth Anno Dom. 1749, Aged 31 years.


Here lyes ye Body of


Deacon Thomas Hawley, Aged 44 years, Who dec1 May ye 6th, 1722. Here lyes ye Body of


Mrs. Joanna Hawley. widow of Deacon Thomas Hawley, Who de- parted this life Jan. ye 28, 1761, in ye 84th year of her age.


In memory of


Mr. Thomas Hawley. who de- parted this Life Novr 19th, 1707, In the 59th year of his age.


In memory of


Mrs. Anna Hairley, Relict of Mr. Thomas Hawley, who died Dec. 24th, 1810, aged 67 years.


In memory of


Mr. Wolcott Hailey, who depart- ed this Life Jany 9th, 1799, In the 621 Year of His Age.


In memory of


Mrs. Ellen Hawley, Relict of Mr. Wolcott Hawley, who died Feby 9th, 1823, aged 81 years.


Interred is the remains of Capt. James Hayt, who died Novr th, 1787, aged 54 years.


He was a Seaman in every sense of the word, and as such will be remembered.


Interreg is the remains of


Mrs. Sarah Hayt. Relict of Capt. James Hayt, who died May 19th, 1807, aged 73 years.


As her death is regretted may her conduct in life be remembered.


In Memory of


Jewuy, the faithful servant of Capt. James and Mrs. Sarah Hayt. She died in June, 1807, a few weeks after her old mistress, regretting she could not go with her.


Born in Africa and supposed to be near 60 years old.


Worth does not depend on color.


This stone is erected in memory of Mr. James Hayt. who departed this life May 5, 1804, aged 48 years.


Mercy Nichols Hayt, Born Jan. 234, 1759: Died Sept. 8, 1$39.


Mary Elizabeth Hayt, Born Aug, II, 17SI.


James Nichols Hayt, Born Mar. 16, 1784. Died at sea.


Manson Høyt, Born Aug. 12, 1786. Philip Hayt, Born Sept. 3, 1789, Died Sept. 25, 1840.


James Hayt. Born Sept. 3, 1789, Died Oct. 6, 1789.


Frances Augusta Hayt, Born Aug. 19, 1800, Died Oct. 24, 1819.


Interred are the remains of


Josiah Sturgis Hayt, son of George & Deborah Hayt, Born 4th of April, 1800, Died 4th Jan. 1802.


In Memory of


George Holberton. son of Mr. Thomas & Mrs. Ruth Holberton, who died Oct. ye 5th, 1777, aged 20 months. Eunice Holberton, Died Sept. 20, 1848, /E. 66 [or 65] years.


John Hopkins, Died June 23, 1808, Aged 51.


Mehetable, wife of John Hopkins, Died Sept. 16, 1824, In her 51 year.


In memory of Susan, wife of James Hopkins, who died Jan. 6. 1837. 2E. 36 yrs, Modesty and meekness adorned her life, Faith and hope supported her in death.


In memory of Catharine Hopkins, who died Sept. 20, 1825, in her 22 year. The last enemy that shall be destroyed is death.


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In memory of


Aaron Hubbell, who died Oct. 13, 1848, JE. $7 years.


In memory of


Sarah, Wife of Aaron Hubbell, died March 15, 1851, JE. 84 years.


In memory of


Abel Hubbell, who died Jan. 6, 1832, aged 103 yrs. 6 mo. & 26 ds.


Abell Hubbell, died May 23, 1852, aged 62 years.


Ruth, wife of Abel Hubbell, died Feb. 10, 1864, E. 69 yrs. 10 mo. & 4 ds.


This Stone is erected in memory of Capt. Amos Hubbell, who died July 21, 1801, aged 55 years.


Which also records the death of his two sons,


Amos and Wilson : The former of whom died at the Havannah on the 15th day of October, 1798, by a malig- nant fever, aged 18 years.


And the latter was deprived of life whilst in the proper discharge of the duties of his pro- fession by an unprincipled officer of a French Privateer, who deaf to the claims ot justice and the cries of humanity, plunged the sufferer into the ocean and left him to perish in the waves, on the 5th day of April, 1799, aged 26 years.


When sweet content serenely smiles around, Like a fair summer evening, Ah ! how soon The charming scene is lost, the deepening shades


Prevail and night approaches, dark and sad, Till the last beams, faint glimering die away.


In memory of


Mrs. Catharine Hubbell. Wife of Mr. Amos Hubbell, who departed this life January 4th, 1776, eight days after the birth of her third child, in the 23d year of her age. In youthful bloom death laid me down Here to await the Trumpet's sound. When God commands then Will I rise And meet my Saviour in the skies.


In memory of


Amos Hubbell, son of Mr. Amos & Mrs. Catharine Hubbell, Who died Sept. Ioth, 1777, in ye 7th year of his Age.


In memory of


Eleanor Hubbell, Daughter of Mr. Amos & Mrs. Eleanor Hubbell, who departed this life March 221, 1786, Aged I year 9 months and 10 days.


In Memory of


Mr. Benjamin Hubbell, who de- parted this life Febry 24th, 1793, in the 76th year of his age.


In memory of


Mrs. Mary Hubbell, Relict of Mr. Benjamin Hubbell, who died Augst 29th, 1813, aged 92 years & I month.


In Memory of


Mr. John Hubbell, Son of Mr. Ben- jamin and Mrs. Mary Hubbell, who died Febry 7th, 1808, aged 63 years, 3 months & 7 days.


In memory of


Elizabeth, wife of Mr. John Hubbell, Died March 13, 1840, In the goth year of her age.


Here lyes the Body of


Mrs. Anne Hubbell, only daughter of Mr. Benjamin & Mrs. Mary Hub- bell, who departed this life May ye 9th, 1770, in ye 231 year of her age.


Catharine Maria, Daughter of Capt. Ezra & Mrs. Mary Alice Hub- bell, died Augt 8th, ISO1, aged 2 years wanting S days.


Here lyes ve Body of


Capt. Daniel Hubbell, Died De- cember ye IIth, 1735, in ye 45th year of his Age.


In memory of


Eunice Hubbell, relict of Mr. Abra- ham Hubbell, who departed this life Sept. 4, 1794, in the 38th year of her age.


In memory of


Mr. Daniel Hubbell, who died March 4th, 1801, in the 77th year of his age.


In memory of


Mrs. Sarah Hubbell, Relict of Mr. Daniel Hubbell, who died April TI, 1801, in the 73' year of her age.


In memory of


Miss Esther Hubbell, daughter of Mr. Daniel & Mrs. Sarah Hubbell, who died Novr 7th, 1802, in the 36th year of her age.


In memory of


Miss Rebeckah Hubbell, Daughter of Mr. Daniel & Mrs. Sarah Hubbell, who died May 8, 1796, in the 39th year of her age.


In memory of


Daniel Hubbell, Junr., son of Mr. Daniel & Mrs. Sarah Hubbell, who departed this life Jan. 12th, 1778, In the 28th Year of his age.


You mourners all that see me die Must quickly follow me. Come and see me where I lie A mouldering in the earth.


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In memory of


Sarah Hubbell, who died Oct. 9, 1842, aged 81 yrs.


In memory of


Hezekiah Hubbell, Esgr .. Son of Richard & Penelope Hubbell, Who Deptd this life July 19th, 1784, Aged 56 years 4 months & 12 days.


Here lies interred the remains of Capt. Isaac Hubbell, who departed this life May the 224, 1787. in the 40 year of His Age.


Here lies interred the remains of


Mrs. Francis Hubbell, wife of Capt. Isaac Hubbell, Who departed this Life May the 21st, 1786, in the 34th year of her Age.


In memory of


James Hubbell, who died Sept. 15, 1827, aged 70 years.


In memory of


Mr. John Hubbell, who departed this life April 8th, 1774, In the 85th Year of his Age.


In memory of


Josiah Hubbull, son of Mr. Walter & Mrs. Ruth Hubbell, Who died Oct 14, 1765, Aged 15 months.


In memory of


David Hubbell, son of Mr. Walter & Mrs. Ruth Hubbell, who died Oct" ye Ist, 1777, Aged 16 months and 17 Days.


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 Decb' 34, 1754, in ye 23d year of his age.


In memory of


Deacu 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 Inibbell, Relict to Deacn Richard Hubbell, who departed this Life Augst 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 624 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 I Year & 7 Days.


In memory of


Penelope, Daughter of Richard & Roxana Hubbell, who died Feb. 21, 1864, E. 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 Augst Ist, 1777, In the 34 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' ye 9, 1754, ye 19th year of her age.


In memory of Thaddeus Hubbell, who died Nov. 30, 1849, JE. 85 yrs.


In memory of


Euniee Hubbell, wife of Thaddeus Hubbell, who died May 1, 1838, aged 68 yrs.


Bille Jackson, Son of Mr. Isaac & Mrs. Rachel Jackson, Died Augst 2ª, 1739, Aged 5 days.


Henry Jackson, who died Septem- ber 15, 1717, aged 33 years.


James, Son of Mr. Samuel & Mrs. Peninah Jackson, Departed this life March ye Igth, 1757, In ye 6th Year of his Age.


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HER LYES THE BODY OF. JOSEPH. IA CKSON. DID. T


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Here lies the Body of


Joseph Jackson, Died the 29 of Septembr, 1714.


M. J., Nov. 13, 1712. [Probably a


Jackson.]


R. J. My 14, 1712. Jackson.]


[Probably a


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, A. 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 Decr 218%, 1815. in the 63d year of her age.


Sarah, Wife of Patrick Keeler, Died Aug. 20, IS51, ÆE. 80. J. & W. K.


In memory of Mr. Esra Kirtland. who died Aug. 22d, 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. Esra 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.




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