A history of the old town of Stratford and the city of Bridgeport, Connecticut, Part 20

Author: Orcutt, Samuel, 1824-1893
Publication date: 1886
Publisher: [New Haven, Conn. : Press of Tuttle, Morehouse & Taylor]
Number of Pages: 760


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[A MONUMENT.]


Merwin Hale, aged 58, Died at Elizabethtown, N. J., Aug. 13, 1847, From injuries received on the Rail Road.


Mary, Wife of Merwin Hale, Died Aug. 30, 1870, Aged 70.


In Memory of


Asael Hawley, who died Jan. 23, 1820, aged 25 years.


In Memory of


Mrs. Abigail Hurley, Relict of Mr. Edward Hawley, who died Aug. 31st, 1803, in the 72ª year of her age. In Memory of


Mr. Edward Hawley, who de- parted this Life January the IIth, A. D. 1782, in the 62 Year of his Age.


Catrin Hawley, Daughter of Mr. Samuel & Mrs. Patience Hawley, who died in the 2ª year of her age, Febru- ary, 1696.


J. H., May 20, 1690 .*


J. H., June 25, 1691.


M. Hawley, 1693.


Here Lyes Buried the Body of


Mr. Daniel Hawley, who departed this life July ye 28th. Anno Domini, 1750 in ye 66th year of His Age.


Here lyes ve Body of Mrs. Deborah Hawley, Wife to John Hawley, Esq., Who died Decem- ber 3rd, Anno Domni, 1739, in ye 73d year of Her Age.


* Probably the monument of Joseph Hawley, the first of the name in Stratford.


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In Memory of Mr. Edmund Huirley, who died March 218t, 1810, Aged 55 years.


Here lyes ye Body of


Mrs. Elizabeth Hurley, Wife to Mr. Daniel Hawley, who departed this life, Jan. the 6, 1763, in ye 79th Year of Her Age.


Here lyes the Body of


John Hawley, Esq., aged 68 years and I mo. Died July 27, 1729.


In Memory of


Lucy Hawley, Releet of Edmund Hawley, who died Aug. 31, 1840, Æ. 82 years.


This stone is erected by her son Lewis Hawley.


Lucy, Daughter of Edmond & Lucy Hawley, Died Nov. 6, 1822, aged 25 yrs.


Here Lyes Buried the Body of


Mr. Nathaniel Hawley, Who De- parted this Life, Janry 7th, Anno Dom. 1754 in ye 52ª Year of His Age.


In Memory of


Pairson Hawley, who departed this Life, August 27, A. D. 1795, in the 65 year of his age.


In Memory of


Mrs. Abiah Hairley, widow and Relect of Mr. Pairson Hawley, who departed this Life, Oct. 10, A. D. 1795, in the 60th year of her age.


Here lyes Buried ye Body of


Mr. Samuel Hawley, Who De- parted this Life, Aug. 24th, A. D. 1734 in ye 87th year of His Age.


Wa. Ilawley, Killed Nov. 26, 1842, Æ. 22.


Charles Hill, son of Charles & Sarah Tomlinson, Died Jan. 19, 1814, Aged 5 months & 5 days.


Daniel Holmes, Son of Mr. Daniel & Mrs. Mary Holmes, Died May 3, A. D., 1738, Aged 1 year 6 months & 21 Days.


Here lyes ye Body of


Mary Holmes, Dautr of Mr Daniel & Mrs. Mary Holmes, who Died May 5th, 1738, Aged 6 years 7 months 5 days.


Mehetabel Holmes, Dautr of Mr. Daniel & Mrs. Mary Holmes, Died April 25th, 1738, Aged 4 years & 5 Days.


Here lieth ye Body of


Mr. Nathaniel Hodson, aged 27 years, Deceased May the 6th, 1701.


Mr. Eliakim Hough, died Jan. 3, 1822, aged 53 Years.


Sarah Lewis, widow of Eliakim Hough, Died Dec. 9, 1858, aged 88 yrs. 2 mos. & 24 days.


This stone is erected in memory of Aner Howes, Wife of Ebener Howes, who died Oct. 20th, 1803, in the 47th year of her Age.


In memory of


Ebenezer Howe, who died Jan. 16, 1832, aged 90 years.


Mary Howe, Died Sept. 5, 1863, Æ. 84.


Sarah Howe, Died Oct. 2, 1861, Æ. 85.


Emily Hoyt, Born Feb. 17, 1800, died Sept. 28, 1862.


" He giveth his beloved sleep."


In memory of


Mrs. Betsey Hubbell, Wife of Mr. David Hubbell. who died March 4th, ISII, aged 23 Years.


Hannah Hubbard, Widow of Dan- iel Hubbard, Died Aug. 1, 1855, Æ. 73. In memory of


Mrs. Mary Hubbell, wife of Mr. Ebenezer Hubbell, who died Septr 18th, 1790, ÆE. 67.


Sarah Mariah, daughter of Lewis S. & Julia Ann Hubbell, died July 22, 1835, aged 4 yrs. and 4 mos.


In Memory of Lovisa, wife of Roswell Humiston, who died March 11, 1831, aged 29 years.


Sleep on dear wife & take thy rest, Thy God has called, he thought it best, Sleep calmly with the silent dead, For thy blest spirit now has fled. No joys on earth were worth thy stay, They'll soon forever pass away, But joys eternal now are thine Far, far beyond the bounds of time Lovisa I hope to meet you there And in God's kingdom have a share I hope to sing with you above


The notes of everlasting love.


Miss Sibel Huntington, of Nor- wich, Conn., Died April 11, 1820, Æ. 78.


Erected by Jedediah Huntington. In Memory of


Josephine, daughter of Frederick & Delia C. Hunt. who died July 7, 1834, Æ. 2 y'rs. & I mo. Also


Frederica, died July 20, 1834, Æ. I year.


Suffer little children to come unto me, and forbid them not, for of such is the Kingdom of Heaven.


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Inscriptions in the Congregational Burying-place.


In Memory of


Delia C. Hunt, widow of the late Capt. Frederick Hunt. of New Ha- ven ; & dautr of John Thompson. dec'd ; who died April 16, i842 ; aged 39 years.


In thee O Lord, do I put my trust ; let me never be ashamed ; deliver me in thy righteous- ness. Into thy hand I commit my spirit ; thou hast redeemed me, O Lord God of truth. I will be glad and rejoice in thy mercy ; for thou hast considered my trouble ; thou hast known my soul in adversities.


Here lyes ye body of


John Hurd, deceased in ye 68 year of his Age.


In memory of


Naomi, the wife of James Hurlburt and daughter of Stiles & Naomi Jud- son, who died, March 6, 1845, Aged 50 yrs.


In Memory of


Dorothy Ires, formerly wife of John Brooks, Esq., dec'd. and late widow of Thomas Ives, Esqr., who died Sept. 12, 1834, aged 92.


Here lyeth the Body of


Alice Jenkins, the Daughter of D. J., Who departed this life in the 20 year of her age. January 9th, 170g.


Abel Judeson, son to David & Phebe Judeson. Aged about 7 mo. Died Sept. ye 18th, 1721.


Mr. Abner Judson, died July 16, 1814, ÆEt. 49.


Fanny JJudson, daughter of Abner & Elizabeth A. Judson ; died Dec. 29, 1812, ÆEt. 14.


In memory of My beloved husband,


Abner Judson, who departed Nov. 22, IS67, Æ. 76 yrs. & 10 mo.


Maria, Wife of Abner Judson, Died July 31, ISSI, E. S5 yrs. & 9 mo.


Here lics inter'd the Remains of


Mr. Abner Judson, who Departed this Life February ye 18th, A. D. 1774 in ye 43ª Year of his Age.


Here lyes the Body of


Mrs. Ann Judson, wife to Mr. Samuel Judson, Aged 19 Years & 6 months 14 days, Died March 14, 1729. In Memory of Aaron Judson, who died Jan. 31, IS35, aged 75 years.


In Memory of


Betty Judson, who died Oct. 2, 1815 ; in the 59, year of her age. In Memory of Clarissa, wife of Isaac Judson, who died Oct. 29, 1822, aged 39 years.


[A MONUMENT.]


David P. Judson, Died May 24, 1869, ŻE. 60.


William Judson, Died Aug. 30, 1868, /E. 55.


Kate Holden, Died Oct. 5, 1857, JE. 5 mos.


William, Died Mar. 5, 1869, JE. 7 mos.


Children of D. P. & E. S. Judson. Here lyes Buried the Body of


Capt. Durid Judson, Who De- parted this life May the 5th, 1761, Aged 67 years & 9 months.


Here lyes ye Body of


Mrs. Phebe Judson, formerly Wife to Capt. David Judson, Who departed this life May ye 20th, 1765, Aged 69 years & 2 months.


Daniel Judson, Esq., Deceased Nov. 4, 1813 ; in the 86 year of his age.


Daniel Judson, the son of Daniel & Sarah Judson ; died Sept. 14, 18' 5 ; in the 14 year of his age.


Death called Daniel long before his hour ; (How immature this sacred marble tells)


It called his tender soul, by break of bliss, From the first blossom, from the buds of joy ; To join the dull mass, increase the trodden soil, And sleep till earth herself shall be no more.


Daniel, son of Daniel & Sarah Jud-


son, died Dec. 6, 1823, aged 7 years. So break our glittering shaddows, human joys, The faithless morning smiled, he takes his leave.


[A MONUMENT.] Daniel Judson, Died Oct. 4, 1847, Aged 84.


Sarah, Wife of Daniel Judson, Died Ang. 14, 1857, Aged S2.


The Children of Daniel and Sarah Judson. Daniel, Died Sept. 7, IS15, Aged 14. Daniel, Died Dec. 6, 1823, aged 7. In memory of Mrs. Elizabeth Abigail Judson, who died Aug. 31st, aged 38 years ; Also their Daughter Betsey Judson, who died Sept. 21st, aged 15 years ;


Also their Son


David Judson, who died Sept. 34. aged 8 months :


All in the year 1803.


Elizabeth Ann Mills Judson, daughter of Rosswell & Sarah Judson, died March 12th, 1806, /E. 22 months & II days.


Alas ! how transient all our earthly store ; To-day we bloom to-morrow are no more.


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[MONUMENT.]


II. T. Judson, M.D., Died Feb. 23, 1851, ÆE. 50.


Nancy T. Judson, died Sept. 27, 1864, Æ. 69.


Sarah Judson, died April 18, 1859, Æ. 83.


Miss Hannah Judson, Daughter of Mr. Abner & Mrs. Hannah Judson, died Septr 17, 1795, Aged 21 years & 5 months.


In Memory of


Mrs. Hannah Judson, formerly Wife to Mr. Abner Judson Who de- parted this Life May ye 15, A. D. 1777, in the 41 Year of her Age.


In Memory of


Helen Judson, wife of Aaron Jud- son, who died May 26, 1825, aged 56 vears. Also of


Edwin Judson, son of Sidney I. & Mary Ann Beardsley, who died Sept. 25, 1825, aged 5 months.


In Memory of


Isaac Judson, son of Mr. Abner & Mrs. Hannah Judson ; Who died July ye 26th, 1772, Aged 4 years & 6 months. In memory of


Abner Judson, son of Mr. Abner & Mrs. Hannah Judson, Who died May 17, 1764, Aged 2 months & 17 Ds.


Here lyes Buried ye Body of


Joshua Judson, who departed this Life, Nov. 27, Anno Domni, 1735, in ye 58th year of his age.


Here lyes the Body of


Capt. James Judson, Esq., Who dyed Feby yo 25th, 1721, Aged 71 yrs. Here lyes ye Body of Mrs. Rebekah Judson, Who Dyed Nov. ye 5th, 1717, Aged 62 Years.


In Memory of


Isaac Judson, who died Nov. 5, 1831, Aged 46 years.


Here lyeth the Body of


Mr. Jeremiah Judson, Who died in the 79 year of His Age, May 15, I700.


Here lyes Buried ye Body of


Mr. Jeremiah Judson, who de- parted this life, Decem. 11th, 1759, in ye 26 Year of His Age.


Here lyes Burried ye Body of


Capt. Jeremiah Judson, Who de- parted this life Feb. 9, 1734, aged 63 years.


Sacred to the memory of


Joseph Judson, and Sarah, his wife : Joseph died Oct. 8, 1690, aged 71 years.


Sarah died March 16, 1696, aged 70 years. Joseph came from England when 13 Years old in 1634 with his father Wm. and two brothers and re- sided in this Town :


The old monument being so effaced by time as to be scarcely ledgible his de- scendants have erected this to perpet- uate his memory, in the year 1812.


In memory of


Lewis Judson, son of Stiles & Charry Judson, who died Mar. 25, 1837, aged 21.


In memory of Charity Judson, daughter of Stiles & Naomi Judson, who died Feb. 26, IS17, aged 29 years.


In Memory of


Lewis Judson, Son of Stiles & Naomi Judson, who died July 9, 1815, aged 25 years.


In memory of


Nuomi, wife of Stiles Judson, who died June 4, 1850, Æ. 91 yrs.


Stiles Judson, Died, March 10, 1834, aged SI years.


Sacred to the memory of


Surah Judson, Consort of Daniel Judson, Esq., Who died May 30th, A. D. 1808, Aged 77 years.


Here lyeth Burried the Body of Mr. Isaac Knell, sen., who depart- ed this life in the 57 year of his age, November 2, 1708.


Here lieth the Body of


Lieut. Thomas Knowles, Who Departed this Life, November ye 17th, in the 57th Year of his Age, 1705.


B. L., March 30, 1691.


Cornelia Augusta, Daughter of David & Laura Lacy, Died April 24, 1850, Æ. IS Y'rs & 6 mo.


" Come, dear Saviour take me home." I long to see thy blessed face. To hear thy voice and wear thy crown, The gift of thy free grace.


Short from the cradle to the grave. Christine S., Daughter of Francis B. & Cathrine A. Lacy, Died Aug. 22, 1844, Æ. 17 mo. 2 da's.


David Lacy, Born Dec. 4, 1785, died Feb. 9, 1862, Æ. 76 Y'rs, 2 mo. & 5 d's.


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Inscriptions in the Congregational Burying-place.


D. Augustus Lacy, Died at Vicks-


burg. Miss., October 6, 1855, Æ. 26 y'rs & 4 mo.


His remains were removed to this place, Apr. 7, 1856.


Beneath this silent marble sweetly sleeps A Farther, friend, and husband, loved. The memory of whose bright virtues keeps Fond hearts prepared to meet above.


Little


Laura, daughter of D. Augustus & Eliza D. Lacy, Born Aug. 22, 1852, Died Dec. 1, 1860, Æ. 8 Yrs. 3 mo. & 9 d's.


A flower transplanted. In Memory of


Francis B. Lacy, who died Dec. 26, 1847, in the 29th Y'r of his age.


Mother


Laura Burr, Wife of David Lacy, Born Apr. 25, 1793, Died Nov. 5, 1869. Æ. 76 Y'rs 6 mo. 10 d's.


Peter Laboree, the son of James & Abigail Laboree, died March II, 1721.


Here Lyes Buried ye Body of


Mary Lamson, Daughter of Wil- liam & Elizabeth Lamson, Who De- parted This life March the 30th, 1727, Aged 2 Years, 3 months & 20 Days.


Jacob Lattin, Son of Benjamin & Mary Lattin, Decd Novbr. ye 23, 1724, Aged 3 months & 25 Ds.


John Hooker, son of Rev. Jackson & Sarah Leavitt, died July II, IS28, aged 3 yrs. 8 ds.


In memory of Abram C. Lewis, who died Dec. 9, 1845, Æ. 68 Yrs.


In memory of


Elisabeth Lewis, Wife of Abram C. Lewis, who departed this life Oct. 30, ISO4, aged 26 years.


In Memory of Two Children of Abram C. & Elizabeth Lewis,


Caty, died Sept. 12th, 1803, aged 3 years & 5 months.


Charles, died Sept. 5th, 1803, aged I year & 10 months.


Juliana, wife of Abram C. Lewis, died May 16, 1849, Æ. 65.


Edward C., Son of A. C. & J. Lewis, died in California, Sept. 29.


Here lyes Buried the Body of Mr. Benjamin Lewis, who depart- ed this life, July ye 7th, 1759, in ye 63d Year of His Age.


Here lyes ye Body of


Mrs. Sarah Lewis, Wife of Mr. Benjamin Lewis, Who departed this Life, June ye 8, 1765, in ye 66 Year of Her Age.


In Memory of


Mr. Benjamin Lewis, who de- parted this life, May 2, 1800, aged 71 years.


O ! welcome, welcome Death. In Memory of


Mrs. Elizabeth Lewis, Relict of Mr. Benjamin Lewis, who died Oct. 29th, 1802, aged 64 years.


Benjamin Birdsey Lewis, son of Mr. Agur & Mrs. Charity Lewis, died Sept. 13th, 1805, aged II months. Youth's forward slips Death soonest nips.


Here lies intered the Body of Daniel Lewis, Son of Mr. Joseph Lewis, who departed this Life, April 9th, A. D. 1775. aged 21 years II months & 22 Days.


No gift of Nature, art or Grace, Exempteth from the burying place, All must obey the solemn ( all, Before that tyrant all must Fall.


In Memory of


Mr. George Lewis, who died Nov. 13, 1815, in the SI Year of his age.


Mrs. Mary Lewis, wife of Mr. George Lewis, died May 24th, 1814. Aged 76 Years.


In Memory of


Jerusha Lewis, wife of Stephen Lewis, who died Feb. 12, IS38; in the 86 year of her age.


Jerusha, daughter of Mr. Stephen C. & Mrs. Hannah Lewis, died Nov. 4, 1814, aged 7 months.


Here lyeth ye Body of


Hannah Lewis, the Daughter of Mr. E. L., Who Departed this Life in ye 3 Year of her age, April 10, 1700. In memory of Mr. Joseph Lewis, who died Oct. 7, 1797, In ye 77 Year of His Age. In memory of


Rebecca J., daughter of Abram C. & Juliana Lewis, who died Feb. 14, 1835, Æ. 9 years 8 months.


In memory of Sarah Lewis, the beloved Consort of Mr. Joseph Lewis, who died Feb. 20th, 1789, in the 63 year of her age. In memory of Stephen Lewis, who died July 18, 1839, aged 91 yrs.


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Charlotte A., only Daughter of Ben- edict & Marilla Lillingstone, Died July 6, 1861, A. 24 yrs. 3 mo. & 16 Ds. This is ground


which no rude footstep should impress.


Mary H., Wife of David W. Lilling- stone, Died Oct. 13. 1863, 2. 22 yrs. 2 mo. & II Ds.


Tread softly stranger.


In memory of Four Infant children of Ezekiel & Hannah Lovejoy. They died in the year of 1793, 1794, 1795 & IS05.


Little Carrie


In memory of Ezekiel Lovejoy, who died April 20, 1837 ; aged 77 years.


In memory of


Clarissa Lovejoy, relict of Ezekiel Lovejoy, who died March 31, 1839, aged 46 years.


Theodora, daughter of Ezekiel & Clarissa Lovejoy, died Sept. 27, 1824, aged 3 years & 7 months.


Mrs. Hannah Lovejoy, wife of Mr. Ezekiel Lovejoy ; died Dec. 15, 1813 ; aged 48 years.


In memory of


Mrs. Susannah Lovejoy, wife of Capt. Phineas Lovejoy, who departed this life, April 6th. A. D. 1806, Æt. 76. Behold and see, you who pass by, As you are now so once was I ; As I am now so you must be,


Prepare for death and follow me.


Capt. Phineas Lovejoy, died Sept. 21, 1812, in the 81 year of his age.


Farewell, my offspring, left on shore, You soon must pass this dangerous deep ; Where all our ancestors are gone before ; I hope in heaven we all shall meet.


The Grave of two sisters, only children of DeForest and Catharine Maria Manice, died in New York of scarlet fever.


Catharine Maria, born in New York, Jan. 26. 1828, died Feb. II, 1830, aged 2 years & 16 days.


Mary Anne, born in Hartford, Jan. 6, 1826, died March 8, IS30, aged 4 years 2 months & 2 days.


In Memory of


Samuel Me.Ilister, Born 1803. Died May 12, 1852.


And also


Harriet, his wife, Born 1783, Died Sept. 13, 1863.


Samuel Ufford Mcalister, Aged 10 yrs. IS43.


A blighted flower, A bud of fairest promise nipped In early morning hour.


Abijah McEuren, Esq., died Dec. 1, 1812, aged 70. In memory of


Mrs. Catee, the virtuous and beloved Consort of Abijah McEwen, & Daugh- ter of Agur Tomlinson. Esqr., who departed this Life in a glorious pros- pect of a better ; December 28th, A. D., 1774, Atat. 28.


O just beloved and lost, O ever dear !


Thy memory still shall prompt the tender tear With every virtue, every Grace adorn'd


Whatever in life is Loved, in Death is mourned.


Charles McEien, Died January 6th, 1836, Aged 56.


Surah McEuren, wife of Charles McEwen, died Sept. 17, 1847, aged 68.


Wm. Wallace, son of Charles & Sally McEwen, died Aug. 25, 1815, aged 4 years.


George V. T. McEwen, Died Sept. 10, IS82, Aged 63 years.


Jane Elizabeth, daughter of Charles and Sally McEwan, died Novbr 16th, 1804, aged 10 months.


Jerusha McEwen, Died April 6, 1839, Aged 82 years and 7 months.


Dr. John Betts McEwen, born in Stratford, March 31, ISOS, and died in New York October 7, 1867.


Maria Catharine McEwen, Died Dec. 16, 1843, Aged 62.


In Memory of


Mary Alice McEwen, Dautr of Mr. Abijah & Mrs. Catey McEwen, who died April 7th, 1772, Aged 5 months.


In Memory of


Ruth MeEwen, wife of Samuel McEwen, who died June 224, 1836, Aged 55.


Sacred to the Memory of


Sally McEuen, Wife of Samuel McEuen, who died Oct. 20, IS02, Æt. 23. and of their


Daughter, who died Oct. 17th, IS02, ÆEt. 17 hours.


In memory of


Samuel McEwen, who died March 2, 1849, ÆE. 74. In Memory of


Mr. Timothy McEuen, who died Feby 9th, 1788, aged 84 years.


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Inscriptions in the Congregational Burying-place.


In Memory of Willian S. W. Me Ewen, who died · Aug. 17, 1833, Aged 34.


In Memory of Caroline Elisabeth, daughter of William S. & Sarah M. MCEwen, Who died Sept. 4, 1828, Æ 13 Months. This lovely bird so young and fair, Called hence by early doom, Just come to show how sweet a flower, In Paridise would bloom.


In Memory of


Samuel Curtiss. son of William S.


& Sarah M. M.Ewen, who died July 6, 1836, Æ 7 yrs.


Wm. Samuel, son of Abijah & Mary Ann MCEwen, died Oct. 14, 1845, aged 7 years.


In Memory


George MeCune, Son of Mr. Timo- thy & Mrs. Abigail McCune, who Departed this Life April ye 6th, 1768, in ye 16th year of His Age.


Here lies inter'd the Body of


Mrs. Abigail Me eune, Wife of Mr. Timothy McEune, Who died Aut.


17th, 1775, in the 66th year of Her Age. Jane Mills, Died April 12, 1849, Æ 37.


Mr. William Morehouse, died of consumption, Sept. 11, IS32, aged 34 years.


Farewell my dear husband, he's gone And we are destined for a while to part I am left for to weep and to mourn- The wound has sunk deep in my heart.


To the Memory of


Mary Mumford, daughter of B M. & Harriet Mumford, of New York, died 31 July, IS14, aged I year & 29 days.


Here lyes Buried the Body of


Mr. Howkins Nichols, Who De- parted this Life Sept. ye 13th, 1757, Aged 29 Years, 11 months & 29 Days. Here lyes Buried the Body of


Mr. Jonathan Nichols, Who de- parted this Life November ye 6th, 1760, in ye 73 year of His Age.


In Memory of


Mrs. Susan Nichols, who departed this life, Jan'y 13th, 1792, In the 35th year of her Age.


Josiah Nicols, June 25, 1692, [Aged] 39 y.


Here lyes Buried the Body of


Richard Nichols. Who departed this life, Sept. ye 20, 1756, in ye 78 of His Age.


In Memory of


Mr. Silas Nichols, who departed this Life Jany. 13, 1792, in the 55 Year of his age.


[A MONUMENT.] Sacred to the Memory of


Mrs. Ann Nichols, wife of George K. Nichols, and daughter of Jabez H. Tomlinson, Esqr., born on the 234 day of January, 1785. She died deep- ly lamented, on the 26 day of Febru- ary, IS12, aged XXVII.


She was a dutiful Child, an affectionate Sis- ter, a constant Friend, a loving Wife, and a ten- der Mother.


Possessing an elevating and descriminating mind. She gratefully embraced the religion of Jesus, and living in the exercise of the Christian Faith, she resigned this life with a well found- ed hope of a blessed immortality, through the divine Redeemer.


In Memory of


Mr. George K. Nichols, who was born Dec. 26, 1776 ; died Sept. I. IS21, near Natchez, where his remains were buried.


An amiable and generous heart, enlivened by the love of the divine Redeemer, endeared himself to his numerous friends and relatives.


Elizabeth Huntington Nichols was born on the 3d day of February, ISog, and died on the 9th day of July, ISI2.


She was a lovely child. She was committed to our care, and we watched over her with the tenderest affection, but we loved her, perhaps, too well, and she was taken from us in mercy.


Here lies the body of


Josiah, Son to Mr. Thomas & Mrs Sarah Olcott, who died May ye 3rd, 1747, in the 10 year of his Age.


Sarah Olcott, wife of Thomas Olcott, died May II. ISII, in the S9 year of her age.


In Memory of


Mr. Thomas Olcott. who died May 3, 1795 ; In ye 82 year of his Age.


Here lies Interred the Body of Mrs. Sarah Ollcott, wife of Mr. Thomas Ollcott, who Departed this Life March ye 30th, A.D. 1756, In Je 40th Year of Her Age.


In Memory of


Frederick Olmstead, who died Nov. 9. 1826, aged 39 years.


In Memory of


Mary J. wife of Frederick Olmstead, Born Nov. 20, 1792, Died Jan. 10, ISS2.


William Pixlee, son of Frederick and Mary J. Olinstead, died Jan. 21, IS23, aged 17 months.


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Mr. Normand Olmstead, died March 28, 1819 ; aged 43 years. In Memory of


Marther Osborn, wife of Nathan Osborn, who died Oct. 5th, 1803, aged 54.


Here lyes Buried ye Body of


Mr. Andrew Patterson, Who de- parted this Life December ye 2ª, An- no Domni 1746, Aged 87 years.


Isaac Patterson, Son of Mr John & Mrs Mary Patterson : Died Febry 13th, A.D. 1749; aged 1 year & 8 Months.


Helen T., wife of Edward Patterson, died Feb. 5, 1848. ÆE 21 yrs & 6 Mo. Also their Infant daughter died Jan. 31, IS48, Æ 2 ds.


Isabella & Helen T., Daughters of Edward and Mary H. Patterson, Æ 5 12 mo.


Here lyes ye body of


Parthenia Patterson, Daugh' of Mr John & Mrs Mary Patterson, Who Died Jan'y 26th, 1749, Aged 16 Years I mo. & 27 ds.


Here lies Interr'd the Body of


Lieut. Samuel Peat, who Dec'd Sept" the 14th, 1747, in the 84th Year of his age.


In Memory of two Children of Capt. John & Mrs. Mary Peck.


Elizabeth Peck, departed this Life, Janry 30th, 1785, in the 5 Year of her age.


David Brooks Peck, departed this Life, Febry 4th. 1785, in the 2 year of his Age.


Your moans fond parents cease & Let this hope suffice.


Your babies shall sleep in peace till Jesus bids them rise,


In memory of


Hannah, wife of Thaddeus Peck, who died Oct. 5, 1815, aged 33 years. In memory of


James Pech, Son of Dean Job & Mrs. Bettee Peck, Who died Octbr. 8, A. D. 1776, in the 18th Year of his Age.


In memory of


Deacon Job Peck, who departed this Life, September the 9th, A. D. 1782, in the 621 Year of his Age, and also of


Betty Peel:, his wife, who departed this Life, december the 21st, A. D. I78o, in the 56th Year of her Age. Redeemed from Earth & pain Ah when shall we ascend And all in Jesus presence reign With our departed friends.


In Memory of


Mr. Job Peck, who died Feby 3, 1797, in the 44th Year of his age. .


Redeemed from earth and pain O when shall we assend And all in Jesus presence reign With our departed friends.


In memory of


Mrs. Martha Peck, Wife of Mr. Job Peck. She died Sept. 13, 1798, Atat. 42.


In memory of


Josiah Pech, Jun', who died at St. Christopher's August 27th, 1809, In the 23'1 year of his age, Also, Sally Peck, Daughter of Mr. Joseph Peck, who died Sept. 17th, 1809. In the 17th year of her age. While our departed friends are gone, To join the Church above, May We Prepare to follow them, And sing Redeeming Love.


In memory of


Lewis Peck, Son to Mr. Job & Mrs. Martha Peck, who died June 3, 1796, in the 12 year of his Age.


Alice, widow of Isaac Pendleton, Died Dec. 10, 1868 ; Aged 88 yrs.


Isaac Pendleton, deceased, Nov. 10, 1824, aged 46 years.


William Pendleton, Died Sept. 14, 1883, æ 78 yrs. 9 mos.


J. P., S. P.


Here lyes Buried ye Body of


Mr. David Pixley, Who Died August ye Ist, A.D. 1742, in ye 38th year of his Age.


Memory of


Mr. Peter Pirlee, Who Departed this Life, Aug. 2ª, 1788, In the. 86th Year of his age.


David Pixlee, son of Peter & Mary Pixlee, died Sept. ye IS, 1751, in his 9th year.


In memory of


Mrs. Mary Pixlee, Relict of Mr. Peter Pixlee, who died June 13, 1799, aged 92 Years.


In Memory of Mr. William Pixlee, who died May 8th, ISoo, aged 66 years.


In memory of


Bette Pixlee. Wife of Mr. William Pixlee, who died Sept" 27th, 1776, in the 40th Year of her Age. And also two Children.


Bette, died Sept. 28, 1776, in the Sth Year of her Age.


William, died Oct 16, 1776, in the 6th Year of his Age.


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Inscriptions in the Congregational Burying-place.


Sacred to the Memory of


Mrs. Bathshebah Plant, Relict of Mr. James Plant, late of Branford, who died Jany 5th, 1803, in the 87th year of her age.


In Memory of


Cathrine, wife of David Plant & Daughter of William & Phebe Tom- linson, who was born Oct. 9, 1787, & died June 2, 1835.




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