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Stratfield Burying-place.
APL-V-1700 MR-S-SHERMAN
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Here lies the body of Deaen Seth Sherman, Who de- parted this life, August 7th, 1807, in the 53 year of his age. Pause and consider where the good man lies, Mark well his path and follow to the skies.
Here lyes Buried the Body of Mr. Andrew Sherwood, Who de- parted this Life, Novr 23d, 1767, in the 47th Year of His Age.
In Memory of Anna W., daughter of Charles & Miranda B. Sherwood, who died July 19, 1837, Æ. 3 mos. & 22 ds.
Darid Sherwood, 1763.
This monument is erected to the memory of Capt. Darid Sherirood, who de- parted this life, July 17th, 1811, in the 49th year of his age.
Time was, like me, he life possessest, And time shall be when I shall rest.
Ephraim S. Sherwood, died Nov. 3, 1867, Æ. 89 yrs. & 9 mo. In memory of
Sally, wife of Ephraim Sherwood, who died Oct. 25, 1826, aged 44 years.
Sarah, wife of Ephraim S. Sherwood, died April 4, 1857, /E. 76 ys. & 10 mo. Here lyes Buried the Body of
Mr. Gurdon Sherirood, who de- parted this life August ye 22nd, 1772, in ye 32nd year of his age.
Here lyes Buried the Body of Capt. JJohn Sherwood, who de- parted this Life Sept. the 17th, 1779, in ye 74th year of His Age.
Here lyes ye Body of Mrs. Mary Sherwood. Wife to Capt. John Sherwood, Who departed this Life June ye 12th, 1767, in ye 58th year of Her Age.
Lucy, Daughter of Mr. Philemon and Mrs. Hepzibah Sherwood, was born June 10, 1795, & died March 27, 1799.
Here lyes the Body of
Capt. Matthew Sherirood. de- parted this life ye 26th of October, 1715, in ye 72 Year of his age.
Here lyes the Body of Mrs. Mary Sherwood, wife to Capt. Matthew Sherwood, aged about 87 years. Decd December 25, 1730.
Here lyes the Body of Matthew Sherwood, that deces! 22 year, 1700 [or 1709.]
Here lies the Body of
Nathaniel Sherwood. who died Octobr 24, 1784, in the 78'h year of his age.
In memory of
Mrs. Mercy Sherwood. Wife of Mr. Nathaniel Sherwood, who died July 26, 1779, in the 76th year of her age.
Philemon Sherwood. died April 19, 1838, aged 76 vears.
Hepsibeh, wife of the late Philemon Sherwood, died Sept. 9, 1848, .E. 52 yrs.
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In memory of Nathaniel Sherwood, son of Mr. Philemon and Mrs. Hepzibah Sher- wood, who was drowned May II, 1807, in the 20th year of his age. Dear lovely Son and Brother Vain is the wish that calls thee back again, Vain is the wish, heaven is thy natal shore ; There free from sorrow, free from every pain To thee the ills of life are known no more.
Rebecca J., daughter of Mr. Charles & Mrs. Lois Sherwood, died Dec. 30, 1818, aged 7 months & 23 days.
Here lyes Buried the Body of Capt. Samuel Sherwood, Decd Novr ye 10, Anno Domini 1732, in the 52 year of His Age.
Here lyes the Body of Rebekah Sharwood, Wife to Capt. Samuel Sharwood, Aged 40 Years. Decd May 16th, 1721-2.
Here lyes ye Body of
Mrs. Mary Sherwood, Widow of Capt. Samuel Sherwood, Who died Sept. 18th, 1743, in ye 61st year of her age.
In memory of
Capt. Samuel Sherwood, who died Sept. Ioth, 1802, in the 71st year of his age.
In memory of
Ann, relict of Hezekiah Bradley, for- merly the wife of Capt. Samuel Sher- wood, who died Dec. 26, 1822, aged 84.
In memory of Stephen Sherwood, who died July 12, 1837, aged 89 years.
Here lyes the Body of
Doctr. Thomas Sherwood, who Decd May ye 7th, 1727, in ye 4Ist year of his age.
Amanda Louisa, only child of Ste- phen & Harriet Silliman, who died Feb. 8, 1838, Æ. 17 mo. 8 ds.
In memory of
Daniel Silliman, Esqr., who de- parted this Life Febr 25th, A. D. 1773, in the 52 Year of his age.
In memory of
Mrs. Sarah Silliman, Wife of Mr. Daniel Silliman, that departed this life February y€ 22ª, A. D. 1773, aged 48 years.
Hannah Silliman, Daugtr of Na- thaniel & Hannah Silliman, Decd Febry ye 18, 1826, Aged 2 years & 10 mo.
Sacred to the memory of
Loretta, Daughter of Capt. Nathaniel & Mrs. Chloe Silliman, who was born Sept. 23, 1791, & died Augst 24, 1794, aged 2 years 11 months I day.
Here lyes Buried ye Body of Mrs. Ruth Silliman, Wife to Mr. Robert Silliman, Who Departed this life March ye 15th, 1756, Aged 58 years I month & 15 Das.
Rhoda Silliman, Daugtr of Mr. Robert & Mrs. Ruth Silliman, Died April 22ª, A. D. 1739, aged 3 years, 9 months & 16 Days.
Here lyes ye Body of
Ruth Silliman, ye Dautr of Robert & Ruth Silliman, aged 6 years I mo. & 2 days ; who Died Sept. 23, 1727.
In memory of
Capt. Seth Silliman, who died March 318t, 1808, in the 67th year of his age. In memory of
Mrs. Lois Silliman, wife to Capt. Seth Silliman, who Died July 13, 1807, in the 63ª year of her age.
In memory of
Mr. Seth Silliman, son of Capt. Seth & Mrs. Lois Silliman, who died Decr Ist, 1794, aged 21 years, I month & 7 days.
In memory of Elizabeth, wife of Seth Silliman, who died Oct. 10, 1826, aged 54 years.
In memory of Mr. Josiah Smith, who departed this Life August 26th, 1794, Aged 37 years.
In memory of
Lewis, son of Tertullus Stephenson & Sarah his Wife, who died Sept. 11, 1805, Æ. 9 years.
In memory of Abijah Sterling, Esqr., who died March 17th, 1802, in the 57th year of his age.
In memory of
Mrs. Eunice Sterling, relict of Abijah Sterling, Esq., who died Feb. 15, 1816, in the 73 year of her age.
George, Son of Mr. David & Mrs. Deborah Sterling, died March 5th, 1802, aged I year & 2 days.
Here lyes ye Body of
Mrs. Hannah Starling, wife to Mr. Jacob Starling, who departed this life June ye 14th, 1756, in ye 77th year of her age.
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Here Iyes Buried the Body of M"
JACOB STARLING Who departed this life Janu" y 9 1765 in ý 88 th Year of His Age
Here lyes the Body of Mary Sterling, Daughtr of Mr. Jacob & Mrs. Hannah Sterling, who died March 2nd, Anno Dom. 1737, in ye 23d year of her age.
In memory of Mr. Sherwood Sterling, who died Sept. 221, 1802, in the 29th year of his age.
In memory of Mr. Stephen Sterling, who depart- ed this life Octº 23d, 1797, in the 43 year of his age.
In Memory of
Mr. Stephen Sterling, who depart- ed this life March 19th. 1793, in the Sist year of his age.
To the memory of Eunice Sterling, wife of Stephen Sterling, who died October 8, 1808. aged 88 years.
Sacred to the memory of
Nehemiah Strong, Esq .. Formerly Professor of Mathematiks and Nat- ural Philosophy in Yale College. He died August 13, 1807, in the Soth year of his Age.
Sacred the memory of
Mrs. Mary Strong. late Consort of Nehemiah Strong, Esqr., formerly Professor of Mathematics and natural Philosophy in Yale College. She died January 234, A. D. 1807, Anno Ætat sue 76.
Death like an overflowing stream Sweeps us away, our life's a dream
Joseph Strong. died March 23, 1816, in the 75 year of his age.
In memory of
Mrs. Comfort Strong, Wife of Joseph Strong, Esqr., who died Feb. 14th, 1804, in the 65th year of her age. In memory of Comfort, Wife of Joseph Strong, who died Sept. 13, 1841, Aged 77 years. In memory of Charity Strong. Dan'r of Mr. Jos. eph & Mrs. Comfort Strong. Who departed this life August \' 51 , 1776, in the Igth month of her age.
Miss Anna, Daughter of Joseph Strong, Esqr., and Mrs. Comfort his Wife, departed this life July 2 , 1798. In the Igth Year of her Age. Rest in sweet slumbers, lovely Sister, rest, Thy life be copied and thy memory blest.
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In memory of Miss Comfort Strong, Daughter of Joseph Strong, Esqr., and Mrs. Comfort his wife, who departed this life March 7th, ISO1, in the 20th year of her age.
Stop friend and drop the pittying tear O'er these lov'd remains beneath this sod, Yet think their spirits rest not here
But in the bosom of their God.
In memory of
Miss Sarah Strong, Daughter of Joseph Strong. Esqr. & Mrs. Comfort Strong, who died Octº 18th, 1804, in the 33ª year of her age.
In memory of
Tryphena, wife of John Strong, of Fairfield, who died Sept. 10, 1829, aged 56 years & 6 months.
In memory of Aaron Summers, who died Feb. 24, 1826, aged 81 years.
In memory of Huldah Summers, wife of Aaron Summers, who died April 22, 1837, aged 83 years.
In Memory of Alice Summers, who died March 26, 1823, aged 62 years.
In memory of
Elnathan Summers, who
died Dec. 9, 1831, aged 85 years.
Urania, danghter of Elnathan Sum- mers, died Dec. 7, 1849, Aged 68 years.
Here lyes ye body of
Enoch Summers, son of Mr. Daniel and Mrs. Eunice Summers, who de- parted this life March ye 12th, 1759. in ye 15th year of his age.
In memory of Mr. Jabez Summers, who died Augst 21st, 1801, aged 80 years & 27 days.
In Memory of Mrs. Abich Summers, who died Septr Sth, 1807, in the 84th year of her age.
In memory of
Mary Summers, who died Jan. 12, 1824, aged 80 years.
Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his saints.
In memory of
Mrs. Mary Summers, who died April 19th, 1806, in the 25th year of her age.
In memory of
Mary Summers, wife of Samuel Summers, who died Feb. 2ª, 1811, in the 66th year of her age.
In memory of Miss Rhoda Summers, who died Aug. 12, 1823, in her 37 year.
Here lyes Buried the Body of Mr. Nathan Summers, Who De- parted this Life Decem" ye 13, 1772, in ye 70th year of His Age.
Here lyes the Body of
Mrs. Comfort Summers, Wife of Mr. Nathan Summers, Who departed this lfe Octobr ye 4th, 1763, in ye 63d Year of Her Age.
Here lies the body of Mrs. Martha Summers, Wife of Nathan Summers, who died Oct. 26th, 1751, in ye 50th year of her Age. In memory of
Samuel Summers, who died June 16th, 1810, in the 74th year of his age. Here lyes ye Body of
Mrs. Eunice Summers, Wife of Mr. Samuel Summers, Who departed this Life Febry 8th, 1766, in ye 25th Year of Her Age.
In memory of
Capt. Stephen Summers, who died July 16th, ISII, in the 68th year of his age.
Also of his son,
Stephen Summers, Junr., Master of the Brig William, who with his crew were lost Novr 1810, aged 34 years.
Nathaniel Thorp, died Jan. 9, 1836, Æ. 38.
Died Jan. 26, 1826, an
Infant, daughter of Nathaniel and Mary Ann Thorp, aged 4 mo. & 18 days.
Died Jan. 7, 1828,
Emily, daughter of Nathaniel & Mary Ann Thorp, aged II mo. & 17 days.
Grandison B. Treadwell, died Sept. 24, 1865, Æ. 61 years, 4 Mo.
Ruth Ann, his wife, died April 22, 1869, Æ. 55 yrs. 2 Mo.
Naomy, daughter to Lieut. Hezekiah & Mrs. Mehitable Tredwell, who died A. D., August the 12th, 1744, in the 12th year of her age.
Elizabeth Treadwell, Deceased May 10, 1709, In Her 4th year.
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Here lves the Body of H. Treudurell, Dessed Apl. In Her 23 -.
Here lyes the Body of
Samuel Treadwell. Died Febray the 2S, 1717.
Here lyes Buried yr Body of
Mr. Stephen Treadwell, Who De- parted this Life Nov 234, Anno Dom- ini, 1753, in yr 44th year of His Age. Ilere lyes y" Body of
Timothy Tredicell, of this place, Who decd Sept about y' 20th, aged about 37 years, 1720.
S. T. [Probably a Treadwell.] Sarah Treadwell. Died Dec. 2.4th, 1709.
R. T., 1699. [In the Treadwell row of stones.]
D. T .. 1696. [In Treadwell row.]
E. T. [and] E. [and] MM .- B. [In Treadwell row.]
E. T., 170S. [In the Treadwell row.] Clark M. Tuttle, died December 8, 1867, aged 59 yrs. 3 mos. & 21 days.
Lorinthe, wife of Clark M. Tuttle & daughter of Abel & Ruth Ilubbell, died May 19, 1852, /E. 38.
Here lyes ye Body of ye
Rer. Mr. Nathaniel Tucker, Who died December 20th, 1747, in y" 23' Year of His Age ; Who was Rec- tor of the Church of Christ in Con- necticut Farms in Elizabeth Town in New Jersey.
Here lyes Buried the Body of
Mr. Heury Wakeling. who Died Janury gth Anno Domni, 1743, in y" 60th year of his age.
Ilere lyeth the Body of
Rachel Wahlin, Who Departed this life in the year of Her Age, March 10, 1708.
Here lyes Buried the Body of Mr. Zebulon Wakelee, who de- parted this life, July 1st, 1767, in ye 55th year of his age.
Sarah B., Daughter of Rufus and Mary Way, died July 30, 1859, aged 3 mo. and 9 ds.
Sleep on dear Babe and take thy rest. We mourn thy absence now but Soon the trump of God shall sound And we again Behold thy lovely face.
In memory of
Capt. William Worden, who die ! Oct" 27th, 1808, in the 75" year of his age.
In memory of Anna Wordin, Wife of Capt. Wil- liam Wordin, who died Nugat 27th. 1505, m the os" fear of his age. Here Ives the Body of Elizabeth Wel . Iprobably Wells] that deceased in the year 1700. In memory of Jedediah Wells, who died March 9. 1827, aged 75. In memory of
Hannah, Wife of Jedediah Wells, who died June 5, 1535, aged 84 years. In memory of
Charity Wells, who died Oct. 2, 1841, JE. 61 yrs.
Ellen Wells, Wife of Henry Man- ning, Died Sept. 20, 1867 ; . 1. 83 years 6 mos.
Here lyes Buried y" Body of MMrs. Lucy Wells, Wile to Mr. Jedediah Wells, who departed this life Octr y" 25, A. D. 1751, in y 234 year of her age.
Behold as you pass by As you are now so once was I. As I am now so you must be, Prepare for death and follow me.
Here lyes y' Body of Mrs. Ruth Wells, wife to Mr. David Wells, who departed this life July y 34, 1766, in ye 35th year of her age. In Memory of Mr. Stephen Wells, who died Sept. 11, 1825, aged 70 years. In memory of Mrs. Mary. relict of Mr. Stephen Wells, who died Sept. 11, 1827, aged 69 years.
Frances Caroline. Daughter of Robert W. & Amelia Wetmore, died April 18, 1797, Aged 14 days. In memory of Mr. Benjamin Wheeler, who de- parted this Life Deer 20, 1795, In the 74th Year of his Age.
In memory of
Mrs. Mary Wheeler. Wife of Mr. Benjamin Wheeler, who departed this lite Aug" 131, 1795, In the 71 year of her Age.
Chauncey Wheeler, died April -, 1503, 4E. 52.
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Caroline M., his wife, died May 13, I853, Æ. 92.
Here lyes the Body of
Isaac Wheeler, that Decesed Apr. I, 1712, Age 70 yrs.
Here lyes Buried ye Body of
Doctr. John Wheeler, Who De- parted this life Septr 12th, 1747, in ye 64th year of his Age.
In Memory of
Mr. John Wheeler, Who died Sept. 12th, 1790, aged So years 10 months & 3 days.
In memory of
Mrs. Dorothy Wheeler, Relict of Mr. John Wheeler, who died Oct. gth, 1800, in the 87th year of her age.
Here lyes ye Body of
Lucy Wheeler. Daughter of Mr. Hezekiah & Mrs. Abigail Wheeler, Who departed this Life Nov. Je 26th, 1768, in ye 14th Year of Her Age.
Here lyes Buried ye Body of
Nehemiah Wheeler, son of Doct. John & Mrs. Hannah Wheeler, Who Decd Novembr ye 28th, Anno 1726, in ye 7th year of His Age.
Nichols C. Wheeler, died Feb. 6, 1859, Æ. 65.
Polly, wife of Nicholas C. Wheeler, died Aug. 29, 1853, Æ. 61.
In memory of
Miss Sarah Wheeler, Dautr of Amos Wheeler, Esqr., of Brookfield, who died Aug. 13, 1805, in the 14th year of her age.
Stay passenger, this stone demands thy tears, Here lies a parent's hope of tender years, Our sorrows now, but late our joy and praise, Lost in the mild aurora of her days, What virtue might have graced her fuller day ! But ah! the charm just shown, and snatched away,
Friendship, love, nature ; all reclaim in vain, Heaven when it will refuses its gifts again.
Here lyes Buried the Body of Mr. Timothy Wheeler, who died March 5th, 1752, in y" 62d year of his his age.
Here lyes ye Body of
Mrs. Ann Wheeler, widow of Mr. Timothy Wheeler, who departed this life July the 18th, 1764, in ye 72ª year of her age.
Timothy Wheeler, son of Mr. Tim- othy & Mrs. Grissel Wheeler, was born Sept. 3ª & died Sept" 28th, 1790.
In Memory of
Wm. B. Wheeler, who decd July 20, 1842, aged 33 yrs.
Don't mourn my friends and parents dear, I am not dead, but sleeping here ; My peace is made, my grave you see, Prepare for death and follow me.
In memory of
Elizabeth, daughtr of Bennet & Susan C. Whitney, Died Dec. 29, 1839, Æ. II weeks.
In memory of
Aaron W. Whiting, who died Nov. 3ª. 1833, Æ. 52 yrs.
Sally, Relict of Aaron W. Whiting. Died Mar. 2, 1866, Æ. 85 years, 9 mos. In memory of
Polly, daughter of Capt. Daniel Wild- man, formerly of Danbury, who died June 29, 1814. Æ. 17.
The grave of
Abraham Wilson, who died Sept. 27, 1839, aged 62 years.
Eunice, Wife of Abraham Wilson, died Feb. 28, 1854, Æ. 71.
In memory of
Mrs. Eleanor Wilson, Wife of Mr. Amos Wilson & Daughter to Mr. Ben- jamin & Mrs. Margaret Lacey, who departed this life June 23, 1795. aged 27 years 2 months & 17 days.
In memory of
Ann Wilson. who died Dec. 10, 1856, Aged 60 years.
I am the resurrection and the life ; he that be- lieveth in me though he were dead yet shall he live.
In memory of
Mrs. Anna Wilson, who departed this life Oct. 29, 1844, aged 73 years & 3 months.
Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord. The Grave of
Burr Wilson, who died April 12, 1850, Æ. 76 years.
Ruth, Wife of Burr Wilson, decd June 29, 1858, Aged 84 years.
In Memory of
Isaac Wilson, son of Burr & Ruth Wilson, who died June 28, 1826, aged 29 years.
In memory of
Capt. Daniel Wilson, who died May 14, 1822, aged 52 years.
Maria, daughter of Daniel & Anne Wilson, died May 8, 1850, aged 52 years.
Them also that sleep in Jesus will God bring with him.
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The Grave of
Oliver Gould, son of Alfred & Louisa Wilson, who died Feb. 15, 1837, aged 5 mo & 10 days. Death came like a winter's day And snatched our lovely babe away.
Eusebia Gould, Daughter of Alfred & Louisa Wilson, decd Apr. 6, 1852, .E. 5 years & 25 ds.
The grave of
Fairchild Wilson, who died May
28, 1848, E. 35 yrs. 5 mos. & 9 ds. Triumphant in the closing eye The hope of glory shone ; Joy breathed in the expiring eye, To think the race was run. Thy passing spirit gently fled, Sustained by grace divine. O may such grace on us be shed And make our end like thine.
James Wilson, Died Nov. 24, 1852, .E. 82 yrs. & S Mo.
Surah, wife of James Wilson, Died April 12, 1870, JE. 93 yrs. 8 mos.
In memory of
Mr. James Wilson , son of Mr. Rob- ert & Mrs. Catharine Wilson, who was seized, Sept. 4th, at Trinity, in New- foundland, of the illness of which he died Oct. 12, 1773, in y" 32ª year of his age.
Swift as the sun revolves the day W'e hasten to the dead, Slaves to the mind we puff away, And to the ground we tread, We steer our course up thro' the skies, Farewell this barren land. There, there the Dear wealth of spirits lies And beckoning Angels stand.
In memory of
Mrs. Sarah Wilson, wife to Mr. James Wilson, Dautr of Mr. Daniel & Mrs. Sarah Morris, who departed this life March the 29, 1771, in ye 2611 vear of her age.
Come courteous friend, come drop a tear Over these dry bones & say :
These once were strong as mine appear And mine must be as they.
Thus should these mouldering members teach What now our senses learn,
For dust & ashes loudest preach Man's infinite concern.
In memory of
Mr. John Wilson, Junr., Son of Mr. Robert & Mrs. Catharine Wilson, who died Oct" 20th, A. D. 1776, in ye 29th year of his age.
You sacred mourners of a nobler mould Born for a friend whose dear embraces hold Beyond all nature's ties you that have known, Two happy souls made intimately one, And felt a parting stroke, 'tis you must tell, The smart twinges & the racks ] feel borne. This soul of mine that dreadful wound has Off from its side its dearest half is torn, The rest lies bleeding & but lives to mourn.
In memory of
Justus Wilson, who died Des 14. 1839, aged 73.
In memory of Charity, wife of Justus Wilson, who died April 23. 1850, in the 77 year of her age.
Paulina Wilson. born Agst. 16. 1798, died April 25, 1579. ller sont Rests in peace.
Robert Wilson. died May 24, 1561, . in his 74" year.
Sarah. daughter of Robert & Sarah Wilson, died May 3. 1559, in her 21' year.
In memory of
Mr. Robert Wilson, who died M. IIth, 1813, in the 58 year of his age Happy the man who conse rates his hours By vig' rous effort, and an honest aun. At once he draws the sting of life and death . He walks with wisdom and her paths are peale
In memory of
Eunice, wife of Robert Wilson, who died Dec. 1. 1823, in her 65 year. The grave of Pamelia. the wife of Wyllys Lyon and daughter of Robert & Eunice Wilson. She died Sept. 111. 1837. Aged 39 yrs. 2 mno. 12 ds.
In memory of
Miss Eleanor Wilson, who died Oct. 8, 1824, aged 29 years.
The Grave of Sarah. daughter of Robert & Sarah Wilson. She died Nov. 16, 1835, in her 7 year.
Thou art gone, bright flower. Deep was our grief to part With one so lovely, innocent and fair.
Remembrance long will wring the wounded heart And hold thy beauteous image ever there. In memory of
Sarah Wilson, who died Sept. 30. 1868, E. 68 yrs. Asleep in Jesus. In memory of
Sil Wilson, who died July S, 1833. aged 63 yrs. 5 mo. & 15 ds.
In memory of
Rhoda. wife of Silliman Wilson, who died April 6, 1825, aged 57 years, 8 months & 2 days.
In memory of
Summers Wilson. son of Abraham & Eunice Wilson, who died Sept. 21. 1826, aged 22 years.
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In memory of Winthrop Wilson, who died Feb. 3, 1826, aged 33 years.
Mary. Daughter of Thomas & Eliza- beth Woodward, died 18th Sept. 1802.
E. H. 1694. A. 8.
J. P. 88. E. 1689.
R. G. 1703.
R. J. D. S. F. 12, 1731.
R. J. My 14, 1712.
E. J. June 11, 1716.
M. J. Nov. 13, 1712.
D. D. 1688.
Mrs. P. C. 1706.
B. B. 1712.
S. J. 1689.
A. B. 1688. M. B. O. C. 1689.
-, 1690.
Here lies
M. J. 1733, D. Jan. 3.
C. J. D. M. J. 1693.
E. J. J. E. 17, 1695.
J. O. 1691, S. 12.
O. J. M. 20, 170 -.
M. S. Aged 6 ys Who died June 17, 1717.
S. H. 1718. R. H. 1696.
E. O. Aged 17, Who died Oc. 16, 1721. J. H. 1690. D. M.
M. S. 17II.
R. T.
1707, Apl. 9, D.
S. C. 1698.
C. B. I 700.
A. B. 1688.
1699.
S. B. 1690.
E. B. 1699.
M. S. 98.
.1. C. I698.
D. C. 1699.
M. B. Ds. 7, 1715.
N. T. N. 1691.
A. S. 91. - 1696.
I. H. 1689.
E. II. I688.
R. H.
S. H.
Here lies the Body of Matthew Sherwood.
CHAPTER XIX.
THE BOROUGH OF BRIDGEPORT
ANY plans are devised at the present day to build cities as a matter of enterprise and money-making, but Bridgeport grew up without a plan or in spite of one. Before the Revolution it was supposed that New Pasture Point would develop into a city. but so far as has been ascertained, during that war a point of trade was established on the west side of the harbor, and then or soon after, was called Newfield. In 1777 the name is first found recorded, but in an accidental way, as though familiarly used.
In January, 1787, Josiah Lacey, of Strat- field, Nathan Seeley, of Danbury, and David Burr, of Fairfield, were appointed a com- mittee by the Fairfield County Court to lay out and widen the highways now known as Main street and State street. The former is designated in the committee's report, dated April 13, 1787, as "the road at the foot of Golden Hill," and the latter as " the road from the dwelling- house of the widow Eunice Hubbell, near the stores at New- field, to the town line between Stratford and Fairfield." State street, as a highway, was laid out soon after November 9, 1691.1
In May, 1787, the following resolution was passed by the Connecticut Legislature :
1 State Street laid out.
"Nov. 9, 1691. Samuel Sherman and Robert Cune was chosen and appointed by the town to view where it is most convenient for a highway to pass in y Fair- field to Paquonnock Harbor and to treat with y" persons through whose land said highway should pass.
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History of Stratford.
"Upon report of a committee appointed in May last, which is now accepted and approved, resolved by this Assembly that the town of Stratford be and they are hereby empowered and allowed to keep and maintain a public Ferry in said town, across the creek or harbour called New Field Harbour, from the point of land called New Pasture Point, below Toby's wharf, to the opposite shore of said harbour or creek, to and on to land of Aaron Hawley, about ten rods south of said Hawley's dwelling house, and that two suffi- cient boats shall be constantly kept, one on each side of said creek, plying from shore to shore as occasion may require, at the places aforesaid, during the pleasure of this Assembly, all subject to the same relations that other Ferries in this State are by Law subject to."
The western terminus was near the foot of the present Un- ion street, but the facilities afforded by it were not sufficient to accommodate the public, and in May, 1791, the town meeting of Stratford voted its consent to " build a bridge across the Pequonnock river nearly opposite Cannon and Lockwood's wharf," and in the same month the Legislature gave author- ity to Robert Walker, of Stratford, and others to establish a lottery to raise the funds necessary to build a bridge across Newfield harbor, and appointed a committee to view the circumstances as to what kind of a bridge would be needed, and what the expense, and report to the next session.
The next autumn the town voted to request the General Assembly that if a bridge was built by lottery the expense of maintaining it should not fall upon the town.
Upon the building of this bridge it became necessary to change the road which passed around the point along the shore, and a committee of the Legislature made the follow- ing as a part of their report concerning it :
" The alterations between Newfield Bridge and Benja- min's Bridge are grounded on the necessity of avoiding or shunning the road now traveled, under the bank where the tide flows, which renders it at times impassable, to the det- riment of travellers; being likewise very crooked, which is now remedied by a straight line on good ground through Asa Benjamin's rope walk. Twenty rods of the south part
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thereof must be taken up and shifted to the north end, together with his wheel house, which is thirty feet in length. and subject him to the necessity of purchasing a lot of land of about seven acres at an extravagant price, beside the expense of taking up the rope walk."
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