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David Plant, born March 29, 1783, died Oct. IS, 1851.
Edward, son of David & Cathrine Plant, died May 14, 1826, æ 10 months. Mary, Wife of Henry Plant, Died Nov. 7, 1860, aged 38 years.
Mary B., Wife of Henry Plant, Died Nov. 7, 1862, aged 38 years.
John Henry, son of David & Cath- rine Plant, died Sept. 7th, 1815, aged I year & 7 months.
In Memory of
Sarah, wife of Solomon Plant, who died Sept. 15th, 1815 ; aged 68 years. In Memory of Mr. Solomon Plant, who died, May 20, 1822, aged 81 years.
Justus Plumb, Died March 17, 1845, Aged SI.
Huldah, His Wife, Died Sept. 19, I853, Aged 88.
In memory of
Rebecca Poore, wife of Dr. Joshua Poore, who died July 8, 1838, aged SI years.
Joshua Poor, M.D., Died 1792, Aged 42.
Catharine, Daughter of Joshua & Rebecca Poor, Died Sept. 7, 1868, Aged So.
In Memory of
Mrs. Charity Porter, wife of Stephen Porter, who died Oct. 12, 1817, aged 63 Years.
In Memory of
Mr. Stephen Porter, who died September 7, 1817, aged SI years.
In Memory of
Charlotte Prince, widow of Wil- liam Prince, who died Dec. 17, 1841, aged 79 years.
James Prince, Son of William & Grandson of Joseph Prince, of Strat- ford, Died Aug. 4, 1876, JE. 88 y'rs. 6 mo.
Jerusha, Wife of James Prince, Died Dec. 29, 1873, A. S2 yrs. 5 mo.
Charlotte Augustu, Daughter of James & Jerusha Prince. Born May 17, 1829, Died July 10, 1533.
Love to her Savior, love to all She knew, were her last accents.
To the lovely and much lamented Mary Abigail, Daughter of James and Jerusha Prince, who died Sep- tember 12th, 1827, aged 3 months and S days.
John Prince, Son of Mr. Joseph & Mrs. Hannah Prince, Died Feb. 13. 1740-1, Aged 4 Years 4 months & 8 Days.
Here lie the Remains of
Mr. Joseph Prince, 4th Son of Samuel Prince. Esqr., by Mary his 24 Wife of Sandwich, where he was born April Ist, 1695, and Died here Decem" 4, 1747, in the 53"1 year of his Age, Much beloved and lamented.
Here lves the Body of
Samuel Pitman, Son of Mr. Jona- than Pitman, Deceased, May ye 18th, 1717, Aged 25 years, 3 Mo. & 13 Ds. Mary Rexford, daughter of Heze- kiah & Maria Rudd, died Aug. 17. 1817, Aged 1 year 8 mo.
Mary L. Rexford, died Jan. 18, 1869, aged So y'rs.
Mrs. Sarah Rexford, died Aug. 1I, 1831, aged So years.
Charles H. Rogers, Died March 10, 1864, ÆE. 48 yrs. 3 mos.
Harriet Maria Rogers, relict of T. M. Rogers, daughter of Robert died Mar. 19, 1847, aged 60 years.
Laura M. Rogers, Born Oct. 13, 1855, Died, Dec. 25, 1880.
Sophronia E. Rogers, Born June 14, 1854, Died June 9, IS75.
Thomas Mumford Rogers, aged 63 Years.
Here Lyes Burried ye Body of
Abigail Rumsey, Daughter of Mr. Benjmn & Mrs. Rebecka Rumsey, of Fairfield. Who Died Octb" 14, 1743, Aged 16 years & 7 months.
Wasting sickness spoiled ye beauteous form And Death Consigned her to her kindred Worm. The Day Advances When ye saints shall Rise With Sparkling Glory & Ascend ye skyes.
Alden Russell. Died Dec. 26, 1863, Aged 77 years.
Surah A., Wife of Alden Russell, Died Feb. 21, 1865. JE. 70. " The morning cometh."
Julia E. Russell, Died Oct. 26, 1860, Aged 21 yrs. 4 mos. & 15 ds.
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In Memory of Eliphalet Russell, son of Doct. Wm. & Hannah Russell who departed this Life Mrch 26, 1776, in the 21 year of his age.
In memory of
Betsy Russell, Daughter of Mr. Wil- liam & Mrs. Jerusha Russell, who died Sept. 28, 1790, aged I year & II mo.
In memory of
William Russell, son of, Mr. Wil- liam & Jerusha Russell, who died Dec. 2, 1792, aged 1 year & 3 months. Sleep, lovely Babe and take thy rest God called thee home as he thought best, Though to thy Parents dear.
From the affectionate desire of a Father let this Stone remain Sacred to the memory of his son,
James Saidler, Jun., Student of Columbia College, New York, Aged 14 Years & 9 months, who, after three days' illness, died on his arrival here from that city of the Pestilential dis- disease on the JIth day of August, 1798.
Here lieth The Body of
Sarah Foot, Wife to D. F. Senior, Who died in the 46th year of her age, March 26, 1704.
Elijah Sharman, died August Je 15th, 1751, aged 9 months.
Mr. Benjamin Sherman. Mrs. Rebeckah Sherman.
Walker, the Son of Mr. Enos & Mrs. Abigail Sharman, April ye 6, 175I in the 19th year of his age.
In Memory of
Charles R. Smith, who died Nov. 3, 1822, Æ. 29.
In Memory of
George Smith, who died Oct. 13, 1822, Æ. 73.
Sacred to the Memory of
Lucy Smith, wife of George Smith, deceased June 26, 1813 ; Ætat. 53 years.
And of
Sarah Anna, their daughter, who died at Huntington, Long Island, Feb. 19, 1785 ; ÆEt. 6 months & 4 dys. Here silence dwells with all her solemn train And secrecy holds her Court explored by man in vain.
George B. Smith, son of George & Lucy Smith, was killed at Stratford tide mill, Nov. 17, 1796, A. 15.
Grace, Daughter of L. D. & Julia E. Smith, Died Apr. 20, 1882, Aged 4 years.
Here lies Buried the Body of
Mrs. Charity, wife of Mr. William Southworth, who departed this Life, August 15th, 1773, in the 39th year of her age.
In calm repose her Body lies,
When Christ appears, her dust shall rise.
In Memory of
Mercy, widow of Samuel W. South- worth, who died Dec. 24, 1842, Æ. So yrs.
In Memory of
Samuel Wells Southworth, who died Aug. 17, 1837, aged 80 yrs. Also his son Samuel Wells Southworth, Jr., who died at sea, A. D. ISIS, aged 30 yrs.
Sacred to the Memory of
Robert Southworth, who died May 17, 1814 ; aged 29 years. Also of
Edward Southworth, who died Sept. 18, IS15, aged 8 years & 6 months. In Memory of
Mr. Robert Southworth, who died October 23ª, A. D. 1770 in the 22d year of his Age.
Miss Abigail Southworth, daugh- ter of Mr. Samuel W. Southworth, died May 5, 1817 ; Aged 22 years.
In memory of
Phebe Spratt, wife of Capt. Wm. Spratt, formerly the wife of Abijah Curtiss, who died June 28, 1834, aged 79.
Eunecia, daughter of Revd. Stephen W. & Mrs. Eunecia Stebbins ; de- parted this life July 4, ISI1 ; in the 27 year of her age.
Let me but hear my Saviour say Strength shall be equal to the day Then I rejoice in deep distress Leaning on all sufficient grace.
I glory in intirmity
That Christs own power may rest on me. When I am weak, then am I strong, Grace is my shield & Christ my song.
Eunice Sophia, Daughter of Revd.
Stephen W. & Mrs. Eunecia Stebbins, departed this life May 4th, 1806, in the Igth year of her age.
To a tender and benevolent heart, expanding with those virtues which endear & strengthen every social tie; She united an apparent sub- mission to God, & an humble trust in Jesus Christ, which cherish in surviving friends, the hopes of her blessed immortality.
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Inscriptions in the Congregational Burying-place.
[A MONUMENT.]
John W. Sterling, Born Sept. 4, 1796, Died Feb. 13, 1866, ÆE. 69.
[A MONUMENT.]
Mary R. Sterling, wife of John W. Sterling and daughter of Daniel & Sarah Judson, Died June 24, 1838, aged 31 years.
Mary Judson, daughter of John W. & Mary R. Sterling, Died Sept. 14, 1838, ÆE. 7 months.
Here lyes ye body of
Mr. Ephraim Stiles, Aged 69 years, died June ye 21, 1745.
Frances Ives, Daughter of G. W. & S. A. Stow, Died Mar. 1, 1859, Æ. 8 mos. 23 Ds.
Frederick H. Stow, Died July 18, 1872, Æ. 58 yrs.
Susan A. Fairchild, Wife of George W. Stow, Born Aug. 12, 1823, Died Dec. 6, 1873.
Susan Fairchild, Daughter of F. H. & S. B. Stow, Died June 11, 1858, Æ. 11 Years, 3 mos. & 20 Days.
Here lyes Buried ye Body of
Mr. Joseph Strong, Who departed this Life Sept. 22, Ann Domni, 1741, Aged 24 Years.
Mrs. Priscilla Stratton, died April 11, 1738, aged 86 years.
In memory of two Children of Mr. John & Mrs. Mehetable Thacher.
Anthony, died the 3d of February, 1779, aged 7 days.
Mchetable, died the 16th of July, 1780, aged 30 hours.
Solomon Thomas, Aged about 61 years, Died April 16, 1729.
In Memory of
Mr. Abijah Thompson, who died Oct. 5, 1799, in the 61st year of his age.
In Memory of
John Thompson, Who died July 16, 1836, A. 73 y'rs.
In Memory of
Alice Thompson, relict of John Thompson, who died May 14, 1862, Æ. 97 y'rs & 8 mo.
Here lyes Burried ye Body of
Mr. Ambrose Thompson, Who Departed this Life, Sept. 7th, Anno Dom. 1742, in the 92nd Year of his age.
Precious in ye sight of ye Lord is ye death of his saints.
In Memory of
Mr. Ambrose Thompson, who de- parted this Life the 3'1 day of May, 1768, In the 86th Year of his age.
In Memory of
Mrs. Ann Thompson, Wife of Mr. Ambrose Thompson, who departed this Life, Sept. 22, 1774, in the 86 Year of her age.
Mrs. Bathsheba Thompson, re- lict of Mr. Abijah Thompson, died Feb. 12, 1814, in the 70 year of her age.
Bathsheba Thompson, died Aug. 27, 1815, aged 87. In Memory of
Mrs. Betty Thompson, wife of Mr. David Thompson, who died Jan. 18, 1800, Aged 44 Years.
In Memory of
Mr. David Thompson, who died April 8, 1800, In ye 82 Year of his age.
Blessed are the dead that die in the Lord.
David Thompson died Aug. 4, 1817, Aged 67 years, And his wife,
Sarah, died Dec. 12, 1815 ; aged 64 years.
Sacred to in the Memory of
Delia Thompson, Daughter of John & Ellis Thompson, who died Oct. 5th, 1790, aged 12 years.
She is not lost, but only gone ; To realms of Glory & celestial peace.
Harriet Thompson, Died Sept. 21, 1874, ÆE. 89 Y'rs.
Jonathan, son of Ambrose Thomp- son, Junr., & Ann, his wife, Decd June ye 28, 1726, Aged 3 years & 5 mo. Here lies the Body of
Mrs. Elizabeth, Wife of Mr. Eben- ezer Thompson, who died Nov. 28th, 1747, in her 40th year.
Here lyes Burried ye Body of
Mr. Ephraim Thompson, Who departed this Life June 18, Anno Domni, 1746, Aged 26 years.
Maria Thompson, widow of the late Enoch St. John, of New Canaan, Died March 3, 1873, E. 83 Y'rs.
In Memory of
Mrs. Martha Thompson, the Be- loved wife of Mr. David Thompson, who departed this Life January 26th, 1792, In the 74th Year of her age.
She lived much esteemed and died much la- mented.
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Here lyes Buried ye Body of Mrs. Martha Thompson, wife to Deacon John Thompson, who departed this life Febry 7th Anno Domi, 1740, in ye 63ª Year of his age.
Here lyes buried the Body of Deacon John Thompson, Esq., who departed this life July ye 20th, 1765, in ye 85 Year of His Age.
Here lyes ye Body of
Samuel Tompson, Son of Mr. Am- brose & Mrs. Anne Tompson, Who Departed this life, Feby 19th, Anno Dom 1749-50, in ye 29th Year of his age.
Here lyes ye Body of
Mrs. Sarah Thompson, Wife to Mr. Ambrose Thompson, Who De- parted this Life Mar. 23d, 1730, Aged About 71 Years.
Sacred To the Memory of
Lieut. William Thompson, Who fell in battle, bravly fighting for the liberties of his country, in the mem- orable action at Ridgefield, on the 27th of April, 1777, where a handful of entrepid Americans withstood some thousands of British troop till over- powered by numbers, he fell a victim to the British tyranny, and more than savage cruelty in the 35th year of his age. He lived greatly beloved. and died universally lamented, and his body being removed from the place of action, was here deposited with mili- tary honors.
Relettered in 1864.
In Memory of
Capt. William Thompson, who died at sea. Dec. 14, 1812, aged 47 years. Also of
Edward, son of Capt. William & Mrs. Phebe Thompson, died, Sept. 30, 1815, aged 10 years.
Isaac, son of Mr. William & Mrs. Mehetable Thompson, who departed this Life Aug. 20th, A.D. 1775, aged 7.years 5 months. Ye Young, ye gay, attend this speaking stone, Think on his fate and tremble at your own.
In memory of
Phebe, widow of the late Capt. Wil- liam Thompson, who died April 27, 1844, in the 80th yr. of her age.
Mary Thompson, daughter of Wil- liam & Phebe Thompson, died Oct. 28, 1860, Æ. 69.
Miss Huldah Tibbals, died Oct.
22, 1823, aged 58 years.
The soul of a sister is gone To brighten the triumph above; Exalted to Jesus' throne, And clasped in the arms of his love.
Abraham Tomlinson, died April, 1821, aged 88 Years.
Anna Tomlinson, relect of Abra- ham Tomlinson, died May 5, 1827, Aged 85.
In Memory of
Anna Tomlinson, daughter of Abraham & Anna Tomlinson, who died July 28, 1799, aged 17 years.
In Memory of
Sarah Tomlinson, daughter of Abraham & Rebecca Tomlinson, who died March 24, 1813, in the 53 year of her age.
Bathsheba Tomlinson, died Aug. 27, 1815, aged 87.
Here lyes Buried ye Body of
Lieut. Agur Tomlinson, Died March 5, 172% in ye 70 year of his age.
Here lies Intered the Remains of Agur Tomlinson, Esg., who de- parted this Life, February the 15th, A. D. 1774. in the 53'1 year of his age. You pass with melancholy state By all these solemn heaps of fate, And think as soft as sad you tread above the Venerable Dead, Time was like you Life possess'd And time will be when you shall rest.
Doct. Charles Tomlinson, died July 10, 1830, aged 55.
Sarah H. Tomlinson. Wife of Dr. Charles Tomlinson, Died March I, 1858, aged 77.
Charles Hill, son of Charles & Sarah Tomlinson, died Jan. 19, 1814, aged 5 mos. & 5 ds.
In Memory of
Mr. George Tomlinson, who was born June 29, 1796, and died June 19, 1824.
Gideon Tomlinson, was born in Stratford, December 31, 1780, and died at Greenfield, October 8, 1854. He was admitted to the Bar and commenced the practice of Law at Greenfield in 1807; was successively a member of the State Legislature ; Speaker of the House of Representatives ; Member of Congress, Governor of the State of Connecticut, and United States Senator ; at the close of the last named term of office he volun- tarily retired to private life. Amiable and up- right, an affectionate husband and fond father, happily exemplifying Christian piety in life, and dying, supported by the hope which it in- spired.
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Inscriptions in the Congregational Burying-place.
Sarah, the beloved wife of Gideon Tomlinson, died December 25, 1842, in the 56 year of her age.
Her affectionate kindness, enlightened mind, good principals, sincerity & many endearments & virtues, made her worthy of love, respect & confidence. The loss of her endeared society was deeply felt and lamented by her bereaved husband, but he derived comfort from the hope and evidence that, while she realized the decay of her body & mourned for their darling son, in devout submission to the will of God, she was mercifully brought to exercise faith & trust in Christ.
Jabez Huntington Tomlinson,
the beloved, loving & only son of Gideon and Sarah Tomlinson, was born June 28, 1818, and died of con- sumption, April 21, 1838 in New York, where he had recently arrived from Charleston with his deeply afflicted parents.
The rememberance of his promising and im- proved talents amiable disposition, sound judg- ment, exemplary virtues and endearing deport- ment, is warmly cherished, while his patience in a long sickness and the disappointment of earthly expectations, his solicitude for the hap- piness of others ; penitence and faith, hope and trust in God afford consolation, under the mournful & trying dispensation of an all-wise just, merciful and holy Providence.
In Memory of Mrs. Hannah Tomlinson, Con- sort of Capt. Gideon Tomlinson, & Dautr. of Colo. Jabez Huntington, of Windham, Who departed this Life, December ye 26, 1762, in ye 27th Year of Her Age.
In Memory of Capt. Gideon Tomlinson, Who departed this Life January the 19th, 1766, in ye 35th Year of His Age. He was an officer in ye army & fought in ye battle at ye Narrows ; was at ye Taking Ticonderoga, Crown Point, La Callette and Montreal.
In Memory of Miss Hannah Tomlinson, who was born Jan. 16, 1783, and Died April 2, 1827.
Huldah Tomlinson, Born May I, 1766, Died Sept. 16, 1844.
Blessed are those servants whom the Lord when he cometh shall find watching.
In Memory of Dr. Hez. Tomlinson, A.M., a learned and eminent Physician, who departed this Life on the 12th day of May, A. D. 1781, in the 34 year of his Age.
He lived much esteemed and died greatly lamented. Vain World, farewell to you. Heav- en is my native Air, 1 bid my friends a short Adieu, Impatient to be there.
In memory of Anna, the Daughter of Dr. Hezekiah & Mrs. Sarah Tomlinson, who de- ceased July 2. 1781 in the 34 year of her age.
Happy the Babe Who's priviledged by Fate To shorten labor And lighten weight. In memory of Jabes H. Tomlinson, Esq., who
died January 14, 1849, /E. 89.
Ile was highly respected as a patriotic officer of the revolutionary army and an experienced, able and upright legislator and magistrate ; and deservedly honored and beloved as a friend, husband, father & Christian.
In memory of
Rebecca Tomlinson, the Wife of Jabez H. Tomlinson, who was born on the 3 day of Dec. 1761, & died on the I day of Jan. 1823, deeply & justly lamented by her afflicted husband & bereaved children.
Let those who delight to cherish the remem- berence of her unwearied and constant affec- tion, imitate the pious example of one, whose active and unshaken faith, in the Divine Re- deemer, affords just ground of confidence that she has gone to possess an inheritance incorrupt- ible & eternal in the heavens.
In Memory of
Capt. Joseph Tomlinson, who departed this Life Oct. 51h, 1774, Aged 50 years.
In Memory of
Elizabeth Tomlinson, Relict of Capt. Joseph Tomlinson, who died July 28th, 1809, aged So years.
Mary Tomlinson, Born Jan. 27, 1772, Died Dec. 19, 1861, Ninty Years. We know that when he shall appear, we shall be like him, for we shall see him as he is.
In memory of
Mrs. Mary Tomlinson, Consort of Capt. Gideon Tomlinson, Who De- parted this Life, June ye 7th, 1758, in ye 26th Year of Her Age.
In Memory of
Mrs. Mary Tomlinson, Relect of Augur Tomlinson, Esq., who died June 234, 1802, in the 79 year of her age.
In Memory of
William Agur Tomlinson, an eminent Physician who Departed this Life on the 20th day of August, A. D. 1789 in the 27th Year of his Age. He lived much esteemed and greatly la- mented.
Christ my Redeemer lives And freely I can trust My naked soul into his hands When parted from its dust.
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In Memory of
Mary Alace, the Daughter of Agur Tomlinson, Esqr and Mrs Mary his Wife, who died October 8th, A. D. 1771, Aged 5 years and I month, & 5 other infant children of the above Parents, Who lie here interr'd.
Sleep lovely Babes and take your perfect rest. God called you home because he thought it right.
In memory of
Phebe Tomlinson, widow of Dr.
William Agur Tomlinson, who died March II, 1842, Aged 76 years.
Here lies Hid in this Grave the Body of Mrs. Rebekah, the amiable Consort of Abraham Tomlinson, Esqr., who Departed this Life on the first Day of Novembr, 1774, in the 39th year of her age.
I have been what thou art now, and are what thou shalt shortly be.
How Loved thou valued once, avail me not to whom Related or by whom begot, a heap of Drift alone
Remains of me, 'tis all I am, and all that you must be.
In memory of
Rachel E., widow of John Tomlin- son, who died Sept. 21, 1841, aged 74. Susan Tomlinson, wife of William A. Tomlinson, and daughter of Joseph & Susannah Walker, died May 5, 1826, aged 33 years.
In memory of
Mr. Stephen Tomlinson, son of Capt. Joseph & Mrs. E. Tomlinson, who departed this Life Oct. 27, 1774, Aged 25 Years.
Susun Walker, daughter of William A. & Susan Tomlinson, died Sept. 23, 1822, aged I year & 6 months.
[MONUMENT.]
William A. Tomlinson, died in New York, Dec. 19, 1837, in the 49th Year of his age.
Mark the perfect man, and behold the upright, for the end of that man is peace.
Susan Walker, Wife of Wm. A. Tomlinson, died May 5, 1826, 2. 33. Susan Walker, daughter of W. A. & S. W. Tomlinson, died Sept. 23, I822, Aged I y'r & 6 mo.
Eliza Russell, wife of Wm. A. Tom- linson, died Sepl. 13, 1862, Æ. 74.
In Memory of
Mr. Zachariah Tomlinson, who Departed this Life on ye 15th day of April, Anno Domni, 1768, in ye 75th Year of His Age.
Here lyes ye Body of
Mrs. Hannah Tomlinson, Wife of Mr Zachariah Tomlinson, who de- parted this life, Octobr 5th, 1740 in ye 37 year of her age.
Elijah Uffoot, died March 28, 1814, aged 68 years.
Here lies the Body of
Lieut. Samuel Uffoot, who died Dec' ye 30, A. D. 1746, in ye 77 year of his Age.
In Memory of
Mrs. Abigail Ufford, wife of Mr. Samuel Ufford ; who died Dec. 3, 1817 ; aged 73 years.
In memory of
Anne, Wife of Elijah Ufford, Who died April 24, 1810, aged 62 years.
In memory of
Alice Ufford, wife of William Uff- ord, who died Oct. 27, 1819, aged 36 years.
In Memory of
Benjamin Ufford, who died March, 1810, aged 68 years,
And of his wife,
Elizabeth, who died July 1824, aged 78.
Betsey Ufford, Died August 20, 1837, Aged 25 years.
Catharine Ufford, Died Oct. 21, 1866, Aged 85 yrs & 6 mos.
In Memory of
Benjamin Ufford, who died July 12, 1844, Aged 73 yrs.
In Memory of
Cuty, wife of Benjamin Ufford, who died Sept. 22, 1831, in her 61 year.
Henry Ufford, Died Nov. 30, 1831, E. 44 Yrs. 4 mo.
Hannah Jerome, His Wife, Died Feb. 2, 1879, A. SI yrs. 5 Mo.
Rev. Hezekiah Gold Ufford, Died January 23, 1863, Aged 84 yrs.
" Be thou faithful unto death, and I will give thee a crown of life."
Juliu, Wife of Hezekiah Gold Ufford, Died May 5, 1864, ÆE. 76 yrs. " Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God."
Isaac Ufford, Died Dec. IS, 1836, Æ. 52 years.
Phebe Dayton, wife of Isaac Ufford, Born Aug. S, 1785, Died Aug. II, IS72.
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Inscriptions in the Congregational Burying-place.
Louisa J., Daughter of Henry J. & Lucy L. Ufford, died April 13, 1863, aged 15 yrs. & 6 mo. Too fondly loved Too early lost.
Lucy L., Wife of Henry J. Ufford, Died April 8, 1861, ÆE. 41.
O Motlier dear thy pains are o'er
Thou ne'er shall sigh nor weep no more, Thy spirit dwells among the blest,
In heaven thou shalt forever rest.
We've laid thee in thy narrow home, Until the resurrection morn,
Till Christ shall bid the sleepers rise, To dwell in mansions in the skies.
In memory of
Phcbe, wife of Benjamin Ufford, who died Sept. 21st, A. D. ISIO, aged 37. Caroline, their daughter, died Sept. 3ª, IS03, aged I year & 8 months. Catharine, Daughter of Benjamin & Phebe Ufford, Born Dec. 9, 1801, Died Mar. 21, 1880.
In memory of Samuel Ufford, who died Dec. 21, IS24; in his 54 Year.
In memory of
Mrs. Susannah Ufford, wife of Samuel Ufford, Jur., who died Dec. 29, 1817, Æt. 43.
In Memory of Dea. Samuel Ufford, Who was born Feb. 27, 1749, and deceased Dec. 10, 1822 ; in the 74 year of his age.
In Memory of
Sophia, Daughter of Elijah Ufford, Jun., who died Sept. 18, 1803, aged I year & 4 months.
Susannah & Hezekiah Children of Samuel & Susanna Ufford.
Susannah, died Dec. 23, 1801, in the 4th year of her age.
Hezekiah, died June 3, ISOI, in the 4th day of his age.
In memory of William Ufford, who died May 29, IS48, Æ. 70 yrs.
In Memory of Abigail, wife of William Ufford, who died Dec. 5, 1848, ÆE. 62. Here lyes the Remains of
Deliverance Waklin, who departed this life in the 57 year of his age, November 6, 1707.
Sacred to the memory of
Ann Brasher Walker, who de- parted this life Jan. 12, 1837, aged 46.
[A MONUMENT.]
Joseph Walker, Died Aug. 12, ISIO, Aged 55 Years.
He entered the American Army in the year 1777, & served his country in the several grades of office, from a Captain to a Major General.
Jonathan Otis Walker died Oct. 27, 1821, aged 36 years.
Mary Ann. Wife of Jonn. Otis Wal- ker, Died Nov. 23, 1867, Aged 72.
Susanna. relict of Gen. Joseph Wal- ker, died Oct. 20, 1822, aged 70 years. Joseph Walker, son of Joseph & Susannah Walker, died on the 18th of March, 1803, in the 13th year of his age, of a fracture in his scull, occas- ioned by a fall from a horse, Jan. 10th, 1803.
Here lyes Buried ye Body of
Mrs. Mary Walker, Wife to Mr. Josiah Walker, who departed this Life Jany ye 5th, A. D. 1745, or 6 in ye 24th year of Her Age.
Mrs. Eunice. Relect of Capt. Wil- liam Walker, died Dec. 28, 1832 aged 64 years.
Capt. William Walker, died Dec. 5th, IS30, aged 62 years.
[A MONUMENT.]
Robert Walker, Esq., Died Novem- ber 7. A.D. ISIO, Aged 64 years.
In private life his deportment was in the high- est degree exemplary. The urbanity of his manners, the amiableness of his Disposition, and the benevolence of his character, were pre- eminently conspicuous. He was kind, courte- ous and charitable ; ardent in his friendships, and forgiving in his resentments. To his strong intellectual powers, were united a quick dis- cernment and a discriminating judgment. He was honored with many civil offices, the duties of which he discharged with an unwavering fidelity. He was a firm believer in Christianity and a powerful advocate for good morals, An affectionate Husband and tender Parent.
Here also lies mingled with the same earth the dust of
Mrs. Margaret Walker, relict of Robert Walker, Esq., who died Feb. 6, 1819, aged 66 years.
[A Tablet of sandstone with slatestone inlaid.] In Memory of the
Honble. Robert Walker, Esq., Who departed this Life, July 13, A.D. 1772, ÆEtat 68.
He sustained many important offices in civil Life. For many Years before and at the time of his Death, He was one of his Majesty's Council for the Colony of Connecticut, one of the Judges of the Superior Court, and a Colo- nel of the Militia ; all which offices he discharg- ed with Fidelity and honor. He firmly believed and Conscientiously Practiced the Christian Religion ; was a kind Husband, a Tender Pa- rent, and faithful Friend.
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History of Stratford.
Mrs. Rebeckah Walker, Relict of Honble Robert Walker, Esqr., died Feby 28th, 1805, in the 89th Year of her age.
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