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" At the same time Mr. Israel Chauncey's proposal to the town was that if they sett the meeting-house upon the hill hee would consent thereto with this pro- visal that they would allow him one hundred pounds within the compass of two years after the first meeting in the new meeting-house, and there was good encour- agement given him by the town in answer to his proposal." Since Mr. Chauncey's yearly salary was {80 or more, he contributed so much to the building of the meeting-house.
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worship could be seated, there being some delay in finishing the work.
As to the expenses of the house of worship, there is a bill of items entered upon the town records which includes only a part of its cost, the full sum not being found. The items consist mostly of an account of days' work rendered and wheat received on account. One entry is made that was one of the heavy items at the time : " Due to Mr. Richard Bryan for glass and box £19-14-8."
Wheat was received at the time at five shillings a bushel, and the work of a man was credited two shillings and six pence and three shillings a day.
This meeting-house was afterwards prepared for other purposes than those of worship, as indicated by the following town meeting record :
"Feb. 19, 1689. Voted that the present meeting-house shall be fortified for use as a place of security for women and children in all times of danger by any enemy." This was in obedience to the direction of the General Court the previous year.
Burying-places. - Before the second meeting-house was built or any action taken to secure that end, it became apparent to the people of the town that the first burying- ground was in the wrong place,-could not be extended to meet the wants of the community and that another must be secured. Hence in 1676, the town appointed a committee to select and lay out such a place, but the work was delayed until February, 1677-8, when it was completed.
Of those who died before the new ground began to be occupied, the town records furnish only the following list :
John Knell, son of Nicholas, died Jan. 16, 1651.
[Thomas Sherwood died in 1656.]23
John Young departed this life Apr. 7, 1661.
Samuel Blakeman (an infant) died January, 1661.
Samuel Blackeman died Nov. 27, 1668.
Abram Tomlinson, son of Henry, died May 30, 1662.
23 This has been placed on record not by the town clerk of that time.
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Samuel Blackeman's infant buried January, 1664.
Hannah Griffin, dau. of Hugh, Sen., was buried Apr. 30, 1670.
Dorothy Griffin, wife of Hugh, Sen., was buried Apr. 30, 1670.
Robert Lane, son of Robert and Sarah Lane, died 17th, Ist, 1673-4.
Mary Harger, dau. of Jabez, died Apr. 17, 1673.
Mr. Nicholas Knell died April 2, 1675.
Mr. Thomas Fairchild died Dec. 14, 1670.
Mr. Philip Groves died 10th Feb., 1675.
Joseph Judson, son of Joseph, died Feb. 1, 1677. James Levens, son of John, died Apr. 23, 1678.
John Peat, Jr., died January 28, 1677-8.
Esther Gelpin, wife of Samuel, died Aug. 27, 1678.
Sarah Birdsey, dau. of John, Jr., died Jan. 21, 1678. Sergt. Nathaniel Porter died Jan. 14, 1679.
Henry Tomlinson died March 16, 1680-1.
Elizabeth Curtiss, wife of John, Jr., died March 9, 1681-2.
John Hurd, Sen., died Feb. 4, 1681-2. Elizabeth Porter died Feb. 6, 1683.
"Feb. 13, 1677-8. The townsmen according to town act Feb. 12, 1676, and by town order have laid out one acre of land on the west end of John Beers his home lot for the use of a burying place, bounded east with John Beers, his home lot and common land, South, West, and North with common land."
This was the place which is now, and for more than a hundred years, has been commonly called the Congrega- tional burying ground. When laid out it was, doubtless, intended for all the people of the town, but many years after- ward, when the Episcopal Church was established, another place was laid out which has always been called the Episco- pal Burying Ground. Both of these grounds are well filled, and but seldom in these days is a new grave made in them. To walk through them and read the inscriptions is something like a visit to the hearthstones of long remembered kindred, where the house is left vacant. There is a melancholy sad-
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ness, and yet a pathetic loveliness about the places where kindred dust sleeps its long and peaceful sleep ; and it is not the purpose in transcribing these records, to keep any from these sacred inclosures where lessons of wisdom may be learned, but to place them where they may be the more fre- quently consulted, and where the rain drops will not oblit- erate forever the record. Already some of them cannot be wholly read, while others have been deciphered by the assist- ance of various methods, at the expense of half an hour's time on a single stone.
What a pity there is not a grave-stone for every person that ever died in the town. What a pity, and a shame that such matters are, and have been neglected, as demonstration now proclaims.
Much ridicule has been made of eulogistic epitaphs, but how much more to be commended such pathetic praise, as if the memory of the departed was not at once forgotten, than not even to mark the place where kindred bodies have been laid.
" Honor thy father and mother," being a precept suffi- ciently ancient and authoritative, why should children consign to oblivion the names of once fond and idolizing parents ?
In the following record very great care has been exer- cised in going over the whole ground three times, with the intention and diligent effort to present the lettering of every inscription just as it is on the stone. The record may not be perfect but is very nearly so.
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Inscriptions in the Congregational Burying-place in Stratford.
Alice Ambler died 1851.
Elizur Andrews died May 30, 1753, Æ. 83.
Sarah Morton, Wife of Elezer An- drews, Died Oct. 24, 1868, ÆE. 95 yrs. Hortensia E. Armstrong, died Sept. 5, 1854, Æ. 45.
In Memory of
Mrs. Elizabeth Baldwin, Relict of Nathaniel Baldwin, who died July 30, 1821, aged 52.
In calm repose her body lies, When Christ appears her dust shall rise. Laura Maria, Wife of Charles Bar- ker and daughter of Thomas M. and Harriet M. Rogers. Born at Strat- ford, Ct., Sept. 20, 1822. Died. at West Farms, N. Y., Dec. 18, 1853, Aged 31 years 2 months and 26 days.
The memory of other days When thy loved form was by, Will guide thy dear ones to thee, In thy house beyond the sky.
In Memory of Capt. John Barlow, who died May the 4, 1786, in the 37th year of his Age. Tho' Borea's Blasts and Neptune's Waves Have tossed me to and fro In spite of Death by God's Decree I harbor here below.
Where I do now at anchor ride, With many of our fleet, Yet once again I must make sail Our admiral Christ to meet.
In Memory of
Capt. David Barlow, who died Oct. 6, 1820, aged 59 years.
Helen T., wife of Edward Batterson, died Feb. 5. 1848, ÆE. 21 yrs. and 6 mo. Also their
Infant daughter, died Jan. 31, 1848, Æ. 2 ds.
Hiram, son of Sillick & Emma Bat- terson, died, Sept. 6, 1814, Æ. I yr. I mo. & 2 ds.
Isabella and Helen J., daughters of Edward & Mary H. Batterson, Æ. 512 mos. Died Feb. 5, 1848.
Here Lyes Buried the Body of
Ephraim Beach, Who Deceasd March the 15th, 1716-17 in ye 30th year of his age.
Here lies Buried ye Body of Mr. Isaac Beach, Who Died April 30th. Anno Domni, 1741, Aged 71 years & 10 mos.
Here lies Buried the Body of Lieut. James Beach, he died Sep- tember ye 16, 1752, aged 44 years.
Here lyes ye Body of Jerusha Beach, Daug. of Mr. Jeames Beach & Mrs. Sarah his wife, who died Jany, ye 20, 1760, in ye 19 year of her age.
Here Lyes ye Body of
Jerusha Beach, Dautr of Mr. James and Mrs. Sarah Beach, who died Augst 27th, 1738, Aged 5 years, 10 months & II Days.
Here lyes ye Body of Nehemiah Beach, Son of Mr. James and Mrs. Sarah Beach, Who Died Augst 7th, 1738, Aged 5 years 10 mos. & 11 Days.
Here lyes ye Body of
Lieut. Joseph Beach, Who De- parted this life December ye 17th, Anno Domni 1737 in ye 66th Year of His Age.
Here Lyes Buried ye Body of Mr. Nathaniel Beach, Who Died Aug. 20th, Ann. Dom. 1734 in ye 38th Year of his age.
Here lyes Buried the Body of Mr. Nathaniel Beach, Who De- parted this life July 24th, Anno Domni 1747. Aged 84 years & 3 mos.
Here lyes Buried ye Body of Mrs. Sarah Beach, Wife to Mr Nathaniel Beach, Who Died March ye 25th, A.D. 1738, Aged 70 years.
Here lyes Buried the Body of Mr. Nehemiah Beach, Who de- parted this life March ye 5th, 1770, in ye 30th year of His Age.
In Memory of
Eunica Beach, Wife of Mr. Nehe- miah Beach; who departed this Life November 11th, A. D. 17-, in the 4- year of her Age. [This stone is bro- ken and two dates destroyed.]
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Inscriptions in the Congregational Burying-place.
In Memory of Eunica Beach, Daughter of Mr. Nehemiah and Mrs. Eunica Beach, who departed this Life Aug. 24th, A. D. 1775 in the 6th year of Her Age. In Memory of
Sarah, Daut' of Mr. Nehemiah Beach Who died May 2, 1770 in ye 3ª year of Her Age.
Ransom Beach, Died Oct. 4, 1859, Aged 75.
Susan Beach, Daughter of Ransom & Lucy F. Beach, Died July 28, 1882, Aged 74.
Lucy Frost, Wife of Ransom Beach, died Aug. 17, 1849, Æ. 63.
Elijah W., Son of Ransom & Lucy F. Beach, died July 25, 1832, Æ. 22. Here lyes ye Body of
Ruth Beardslee, Relict of Daniel Beardslee, Died May ye 4th, 1732 in ye 71 year of her age.
Here lyes ye Body of
Mr. Daniel Beardslee, died Oct ye 7, 1730, in ye 86 year of his age. Here lyes ye Body of
Mr. John Beardsley, Died No- vember 17th, 1739, in ye 52 Year of his age.
Here lyes ye Body of
Mr. John Beardslee, Died Novem- ber ye 7, 1702 in ye 52ª year of his age. John Beardsley, Died Nov. 20, 1833, aged 30 years.
Sidney J. Beardsley, Died May 19, 1852, Æ. 54.
Mary Ann Thompson, Wife of Sidney J. Beardsley, Died Aug. 16, 1844, Æ. 45.
In Memory of
Helen Judson, who died May 26, IS25, aged 26 years.
Also of
Edwin Judson, son of Sidney J. & Mary Ann Beardsley, who died Sept. 25, 1825, aged 5 months.
Charles P. Beers, Died Oct. 7, 1850, Æ. 27 yrs.
Josiah, son of Nathan and Hannah Beers, died June 22d 1752 aged 13 mos. & 4 ds.
Josiah Beers, son of Ensn. Josiah and Mrs. Elizabeth Beers, died Janry, ye 7th, 1750-51, aged 27 years.
Lewis Beers, Died April 12, 1851, Æ. 52 Yrs.
Susan, Wife of Lewis Beers, Died Dec. 23, 1881, Æ. So.
Margaret, daughter of Lewis & Susan Beers, died June 30, 1831, aged I year and II months.
The Remains of
Samuel Beers, who departed this life October 17, 1798, aged 70 years & 4 months.
In Memory of
John Bell, from London, late mer- chant of the City of New York ; who died Sept 21st, 1798 in the 44 year of his age. He was son-in-law to John Brooks, Esquire, of Stratford.
(Our Father & Mother)
Wm. H. Benjamin, Died Feb. 10, 1860, Æ. 63. Also
Cynthia A., His Wife, Died Sept. 28, 1866, Æ. 60.
George F., Son of William H. & Cynthia A. Benjamin, died Oct. 13, 1848, Æ. 3 yrs. & 6 mo.
George, son of William H. & Cynthia A. Benjamin, died Feb. 14, 183S, aged 5 yrs. & 2 mo's.
In Memory of
Mrs. Hannah Betts, the Wife of Mr. Moses Betts, who died December 24th A.D. 1782, in ye 22 year of her Age.
Sacred to the memory of
Benjamin Bigelow, who died, Sept. 25, 1815, aged 70 years.
Sacred to the memory of Catharine Bigelow, who died Aug. I, 1821, aged 73.
Here lyes Buried the Body of
Lieut. Abel Birdsey, who depart- ed this life May 14th, Anno Domni, 1747, in ye 68th year of His Age.
In Memory of Nathan Birdsey, who died Aug. 5, 1832, aged 88 years, & 3 mo.
In memory of
Abigail Birdseye, who died May 4, 1827, aged 72 years.
Sacred to the memory of the
Rer. Nathan Birdseye, A.M. He was born Aug. 19, 1714 ; Gradu- ated at Yale College, 1736. Ordained at West Haven, 1742 ; Dismissed & recommended by the Consociation, 1758, and departed this life Jan. 28, 1818, aged 103 years 5 months & 9 days.
The memory of the just is blessed.
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Sacred to the memory of
Mrs. Dorothy Birdseye, Con- sort of the Rev. Nathaniel Birdseye, who died Sept. 21st, 1807, In the SSth year of her age.
In memory of
Miss Lucy, daughter of the Rev. Nathan Birdsey, who died much la- mented, Dec. 24, 1823 ; aged 64 years.
In memory of
Mr. Philo Birdseye, who died Jan. 6, 1814, in the 30 year of his age. He was intered in Masonic Order.
Mrs. Betsey Birdsey, His Relict Died Feb. 1, 1814 ; in the 27 year of her age.
This stone was erected by Mrs. Helen Birdseye in memory of her husband,
Mr. Thadeus Birdseye, who died Feb. 23, ISoo in the 47th year of his Age.
Helen, Widow of Thaddeus Birdseye, Died April 26, 1856, Æ. 94 yrs. II mo. & 13 Days.
Here Lyes the Body of
Richard Blackleach, Esq., Decd. Sept. the 4th 1731, in the 78th year of his Age.
Here Lyes Body of
Mrs. Abigail Blackleach, Wife to Richard Blachleach, Esq. Aged 60 years. Died March ye 10, 1712-13.
Frederick, son of James & Fanny Blackman, was drowned Aug. 10, 1826, aged 19.
In Memory of
Capt. Abijah Blakeman, Who was lost at Sea on his passage from Bermuda to Newprovidence, In Au- gust 1807, aged 29 years.
Here lyes the Body of
Anna, Wife of Zachariah Blakeman, who departed this life March 23ª 1789, in the 32ª year of her age.
Here lyes ye Body of
Mrs. Elisabeth Blekman, Wife to Mr. Zechariah Blekman, Who Died March 23d, 1732, in ye 52d year of her age.
Miss Aune Blakeman, Daughter of Mr. James & Mrs. Anne Blake- man, died March 3, IS09, in the 22 year of her age.
In Memory of
Mr. James Blakeman, who died November 12th, 1791, In the 79th year of his age. Also,
Mrs. Sarah, his Wife, died Decembr 15th, 1793, In the 73rd year of her age. In memory of
Sarah, the wife of Mr. James Blake- man, Jun', Who Died December the 12 A. D. 1775, in the 26 year of her age. In Memory of
Miller Blakeman, son of James Blakeman, Jun', who departed this Life, May 27, 1781, in the Sth year of his age.
In Memory of
Capt. Agur Booth, who died Oct. 29, 1818, aged 70 years.
Mrs. Anna, his relict, died Nov. 26, ISI8, aged 66. In Memory of
Daniel Booth, who departed this Life May S, 1801 In the 77 year of his Age.
Here lieth the Body of
Mrs. Elizabeth Booth, Who died in the 21st year of her age, July 29. I 702.
[MONUMENT.]
Elizabeth Pratt, wife of Charles H. Booth, Died in New York, Dec. 29, 1844, Æ. 33 yrs.
"For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so them also which sleep in Jesus will God bring with him."
Charles E., son of Charles H. & Eliz- abeth P. Booth, Born March 27, IS43, Died Sept. 18, 1870.
"We know that when he shall appear we shall be like him; for we shall see Him as he is."
In Memory of
Edward Wainwright, infant son of Charles H. & Elizabeth P. Booth, who died July 17, 1835, aged 6 months. In Memory of
Eli Booth, son of Abijah L. & Abby B. Booth, who was killed by fall of a tree April 15, IS23, aged 14 years.
Eli Booth, Died Feb. 1, 1864, Æ. 76 yrs. & Io nios.
Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord.
Mary, Wife of Eli Booth, Died Sept. 12, 1865, Æ. 78.
For they rest from their labors and their works do follow them.
Frederick Leavenworth, son of John C. & Margaret J. Booth, died Dec. 29, 1852, Æ. 7 months.
In Memory of
Capt. James Booth, who died March 19, 1809, In the 75th year of his age.
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Inscriptions in the Congregational Burying-place.
Here lyes Buried the Body of Mr. JJames Booth, Who departed this life, August the 20, 1766, Aged 78 years.
In Memory of Mrs. Abigail, wife of Mr. James Booth, who died Aug. 10, 1817, Æ. 79. In Memory of the Children of Capt. James & Mrs. Abigail Booth.
Abel Booth, who died April 15, 1777, in the 20th year of his Age. James Booth, who died March 30th, 1766, in the 2d year of his Age.
Here lyes Buried the Body of
Mrs. Martha Booth, 2ª wife to Mr. James Booth, Who Departed this Life Decem. 3ª, 1747, in 52ª Year of Her Age.
In Memory of Mr. John Booth, who died Dec. 2, IS22, aged 86 years.
In Memory of Mrs. Lucy Booth, wife of Mr. John Booth, who died Sept. 17, A. D. 1817, in the 77 year of her age.
In Memory of Mary Booth, who died Nov. 24, 1772, in ye 3ª year of her age.
In memory of Josiah Booth, who died Dec. 30th, 1772, in ye 5 year of his age.
The Children of John and Mrs. Lucy Booth. In Memory of John Booth, who died Aug. 10, 1825, aged 61 years.
In Memory of
Mrs. Sarah Booth , the wife of John Booth, who died March 24, 1826, aged 60 years.
In memory of
Mrs. Jerusha Booth & her two babies, Wife of Mr. John Booth, Jur. & Daughter of Mr. Eli Lewis, who died Nov" 10, 1796, Aged 31 years. [A MONUMENT. West Side.] Erected over the graves of Joseph Booth, Son of Richard Booth, who died Sept. I, 1703, .E. 46. And Hannah, Wife of Joseph Booth & daughter of John & Elizabeth Will- coxson, who died July 10, 1701, 2. 38. Their Children were : James, Born 1688, Died 1766. Joseph, Born 1687, Died 1763. Robert, Born -, Died - Nathan, Born - Died --.
Zechariah, Born -- , Died 1762.
Darid, Born 1679, Died 1753. Hannah, Born -, Died -. [North Side.]
James Booth, son of Joseph Booth, died Aug. 20, 1766, /E. 78.
Martha Clark, wife of James Booth, died Dec. 3, 1747, /E. 52.
Their Children were :
Sarah, Born 1732, Died 1786.
James, Born 1735, Died 1809.
John, Born 1736, Died 1822. Hezekiah, Born 1739. Died 1761.
Josiah, Born 1742, Died 1767.
James Booth, son of James Booth, died March 19, ISog, ÆE. 75.
Abigail Ann, wife of James Booth, died August II, 1817, ÆE. 78. Their Children were :
Abel, Born 1757, Died 1777. Sarah, Born 1759, Died 1841.
Hezekiah, Born 1762, Died 1814.
Silas, Born 1763. Died 1819.
James, Born 1765, Died 1766.
Abigail Ann, Born 1766, Died
Betsey, Born, 1768, Died 1825.
Charity, Born 1771, Died 1810. Amy, Born 1773, Died 1844.
James, Born 1776, Died
Abel, Born 1780, Died -. [South Side.]
John Booth, son of James Booth, Born Aug. 3, 1736, Died Dec. 2, 1822. Lucy, Wife of John Booth, & Daugh- ter of Henry & Ann Curtiss, Born March 1, 1741, Died Sept. 17, ISI7. Their Children were :
John, Born 1764, Died 1825. William, Born 1765, Drowned ISIO.
Josiah, Born 1768, Died 1772.
Mary, Born 1770, Died 1772.
Darid, Born 1771, Died 1792.
Josiah, Born 1773, Died 1852. Elijah, Born 1776.
Isaac, Born 1783. Drowned ISIO. [East Side.] Richard Booth. From England, one of the first settlers in this town in 1639, Born 1606, Aged 82 years in 16SS. Date of death unknown. Their Children were :
Elisabeth, Born 1641.
Anu, Born 1643.
Ephraim, Born 164S.
Ebenezer, Born 1651.
Joku, Born 1653.
Joseph, Born 1656.
Bethyja. Born 165S.
Johanna, Born 1661. Sarah A., The Wife of John C. Booth, died March S, 1849, JE. 39 yrs.
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John Henry, the son of John C. & Sarah A. Booth, died Dec. 6, 1848, Æ. 2 yrs. & 7 mo.
[A MONUMENT].
Capt. William Booth, was drown- ed off Cape Cod, Oct. 18, 1810, aged 45 yrs.
Mary Ann, Wife of Capt. Wm. Booth, Died July 22, 1851, aged 83 yrs.
David, son of Wm. & Mary Ann Booth, was drowned off Cape Cod, Oct. 18, 1810, aged 18 yrs.
In Memory of
Cant. William Booth, aged 45 years, and his son
Darid Booth, Aged 17 years; and of Isaac Booth, Aged 27 years, Who were all drowned in Boston-Bay on the 18th day of Oct. A.D. 1810.
Also in memory of
David Booth, who died at New York, Dec. 23d, 1792, Aged 21 years.
Mr. Zechariah. Booth , 1762. [This is the foot-stone, of fine slate. The head-stone has been broken off at the ground, and is not to be found.
Here lyes ye Body of Mrs. Ann Booth, Wife to Mr. Zech- ariah Booth, Who died May 18th, 1733, in ye 37 Year of her Age.
In Memory of Zechariah Brinsmade, died No- vember ye 22ª 1741 in ye 56 year of his age.
Here lyes ye Body of
Sarah Brinsmade, Wife to Mr. Zechariah Brinsmade, Aged 48 Years 6 months. Died June ye 9, 1736.
Hannah Brinsmade, Dau. to Mr. Zechariah & Hannah Brinsmade, Aged 3 years & 4 mo. Died Sept. ye 24, 1736.
Here lyes Buried ye Body of
Mr. Benjamin Brooks ; Who De- parted this life Dec. 30, Anno Domini, 1745, in ye 61st Year of His age.
Here lyes Buried ye Body of Mrs. Mary Brooks, Wife to Mr. Benjamin Brooks, Who died Novbr 2nd, A.D. 1740, in ye 49th Year of Her Age.
Here lyes ye Body of
Huldah Brooks, Daut' of Mr. Ben- jamin & M's Mary Brooks, Who Died January 2nd 1737 in ye 12th Year of her Age.
Sacred to the memory of
Capt. N. Birdsey Brooks, who with his Crew was lost at Sea, Sept. 1789 ; In the 22d year of his Age.
Stern Neptune nods, the billows rise, In vain the Seamen raise their cries ; Each in a moment know their dom, And share alike a watery tomb.
David Brooks, died Mar. 16, 1862, aged 65 years.
Anna, Daughter of David & Anna Brooks, died February ye 13, 1755, Aged 16mo.
In memory of
David Brooks, who died Apr. 26, 1860, Æ. 87 yrs. & II mo's.
In memory of Abigail Brook's, wife of David Brooks, Esq., who died Feb. 13, 1839, aged 66 years.
Sacred to the memory of
Edward Brooks, son of David & Abigail Brooks, who died Apr. I, 1822, aged 7 years and 7 days.
Here lies inter'd the Remains of Eli Brooks, Esq., son of John Brooks & Anna his Wife who Depart- ed this Life Octbr 25th, 1775, Ætat 19.
A youth of a promising genius & an obliging disposition, desirous of making all around him happy. Just as he had entered upon his Colle- giate studies, and given his Friends and Ac- quaintance rais'd Expectations of his future usefulness, Death marked him for his Prey, & in the morning of Life called him to the grave.
Here lies entered the Body of Eli, son of Capt. Benjamin & Rebekah Brooks, who died March 4th. 1777 in the 2ª Year of his age.
Here lies Buried the Body of
Isaac Brooks, son of Mr. Isaac & Mrs. Temperance Brooks who depart- ed this life, July 23ª, 1777, Aged I year & 7 months.
Sleep lovely Babe and take thy peaceful Rest, God called the hence Because he thought it best.
In memory of
Maria Brooks, daughter of David & Abigail Brooks, who died Jan. 12, 1834, aged 22 years & 8 mo.
John Brooks, Son of John & Polly Brooks, died Aug. 22, 1794, in his 4th year.
Here lies intered the Body of
John Brooks, Esq., who departed this Life March 7th, A.D. 1777 in the 63ª year of his age.
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Inscriptions in the Congregational Burying-place.
In Memory of Anna Brooks, Relict of John Brooks Esq., who died March 19, 1804, aged . 89 years.
Here lies the remains of
John Brooks, Esq., who departed this Life October 224, 1788, Aged 49 Years.
Farewell bright soul a short farewell Till we shall meet again Above,
In the sweet groves where pleasures dwell And tears of life bear fruits of love, There glory sits on every face,
There friendship smiles in every eye. There shall our tongues relate the grace That led us homeward to the sky.
John Brooks, Esqr. and Mrs. Dorothy Brooks, his Wife, have erected this stone in memory of their Son
Eli, who died August 29, 1783, Aged 4 Years 4 months & 25 days. Likewise in memory of another infant son, named also Eli, who died the II of August, 1785 aged I week & 7 hours.
In memory of
Theodosia Brooks, Daur. of Mr. John Brooks, Junr & Mrs. Dorothy his wife ; who died Nov. 15th, 1773, Aged 4 years & 22 Days.
Beneath this scattered dust here's silent laid the Father's Comfort & Mothers Aid. Cropt like a flower she fell a victim soon
tho flattering life had promised years to come.
Nathan Brooks, Son of Mr. David & Mrs. Ann Brooks, who Died Novbr 24, 1746 Aged 13 months and 7 Days.
In memory of William Brooks, who departed this life August II, 1804, in the 50 year of his age.
In Memory of Phebe, relect of William Brooks, who died July 6, 1822, aged 66.
Sacred to the Memory of William Brooks, who departed this life July 24th, 1809, aged 30 years.
Nathan, son of Cap. Isaiah & Mrs. Ann Brown, died Nov. 23rd, 1753, aged 4 months.
Rhoda, Daughter of Capt. Isaiah & Mrs. Ann Brown, died Jany 24, A. D. 1754, aged 3 years.
John Bruce, Died May 10, 1870, Æ. 82 yrs. 8 mo.
In memory of Comphy, Wife of John Bruce, died Sept. 17, 1849, Æ. 60.
Sarah Burch, Daughter of Mr. Jeremiah & Mrs. Sarah Burch, Died May ye 14th, 1738, aged 2 years 9 mo. & 12 Da.
In Memory of
Hezekiah Burritt, who departed this Life, June 1, 1809; In the 70th year of his Age.
In Memory of Mr. John Burritt, Who departed this Life, June 29, 1787, in ye 77 Year of his Age.
Redeemed from Earth and Pain Oh when shall we assend And all in Jesus presence reign With our departed Friends.
Here lyes the body of Mrs. Phebe Burritt, formerly Wife to Mr. John Burritt, who departed this Life, March 22, 1789, in ye 83 Year of her Age.
Redeemed from Earth and Pain And all in Jesus presence reign With our departed friends.
In memory of Nathan W. Burritt. who died, Aug. 4, 1838 ; JE. 40 years.
In memory of
Robert, Son of Nathan & Sarah Bur- ritt, who died Augst 18, 1803, aged 3 years.
Here lieth the Body of
Capt. Stephen Burritt, who de- parted this Life in the 57 year of his age, January 24th, 1699 .*
In memory of
Mrs. Mary, the Wife of Mr. Charles Burroughs, Who departed this life April the 13 A. D. 1777, With the small pox in the 62 Year of her age.
In Memory of
Mrs. Bette Burton, Wife to Mr. Ephriam Burton, departed this life, Aug. 10, 1783 in the 55 Year of Her Age.
Erected by Robert Coldwell, in mem- ory of his mother, Jane Coldirell, and sister of Joseph Jamieson, who died Mar. 23, 1851, Æ. 53.
* Mr. Robert H. Russell found this stone, recently, in the foot-path from his house to his garden. It was several inches under the sur- face of the ground, and about 200 feet from the southeast corner of the cemetery. There is no knowledge of, nor conjecture how it came there. It was probably first erected at the old cemetery.
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