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Mr. Perkins was born in Hartford February 12, 1804. He graduated from Yale in the class of 1824 and then taught school in Cambridge, Mass.1 During the incumbency of Mr. Perkins the society was divided ; the larger body calling themselves the First Congregational society, removing to what was then West Meriden. Mr. Perkins in his history says, "But as the population increased rap- idly there soon was need of another house of worship. As this increase was mainly in the western part of the town, it was decided to erect a new house at
1 One of his pupils was Margaret Fuller, afterwards Marchioness Ossoli, the brilliant woman who was the friend of Hawthorne and other leading literary lights.
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the point usually styled 'the Corner,' or 'West Meriden.' Accordingly, the house we occupy at this time (1849) was here built at an expense of $8,000. It is 90 feet in length, and 56 feet in width. In addition to the cost of the house the land was purchased for $800." Mr. Perkins remained here un-
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til 1854 when he resigned and went to Chicago to the First Congregational church. The ministers succeeding Mr. Perkins were Rev. George Thatcher. 1855-1861; Rev. Hiram C. Hayden, 1862-1865 ; Rev. W. H. H. Murray, 1866-1868. Mr. Mur-
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ray's pastorate in Meriden will long be remembered. He was a brilliant and forceful preacher and achieved a national reputation. His church was crowded each Sunday by a congregation that fairly devoured his burning words. His ser- mons were models of style and eloquence. Such a man could not be expected to stay in Meriden and he was called hence to the Park Street church in Boston the latter part of 1868. He died in 1903.
Rev. W. L. Gaylord, 1870-1874 ; Rev. Alfred H. Hall, 1874-1879, a man be- loved as few ministers have been ; Rev. Thomas M. Miles, 1879-1881 ; Rev. Llew- ellyn Pratt, 1882-1883 ; Rev. Charles H. Everest, Oct. 1884, to July, 1885 ; Rev. Charles H. Williams, 1886-1889 ; Rev. Asher Anderson, 1890-1902; Rev. Albert J. Lord, 1902 -.
The present granite church was begun in 1876 and completed in 1878.
FIFTH CHURCH.
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CHAPTER XII.
Some fifty rods east of the first meeting house was located the first burying ground and, like the house itself, it stood in the highway or common. A few of the mouldering grave stones, memorials of these early settlers, are still in existence. The view from the sacred place is beautiful. To the east lies Little Success Hill, and over its summit loom the somber crags of the Besett range, while in the foreground to the south stretch the beautiful rolling meadows, pas- ture and woodland of the old Yale farm; in the distance are the spires of Wal- lingford, while Mt. Carmel or the Sleeping Giant like a great bulwark forms the horizon in the southwest, and at its left we catch glimpses of the Sound on a clear day.
The date of the first interments in the old burying ground we do not know, but it was doubtless as early as 1727. However, from the date of the first burial noted by Parson Hall in his records, until 1771 when this graveyard was abandoned as a place of sepulture, there were recorded 357 burials in the parish. But when the shaft in the middle of the lot was erected by the town in 1857, it was possi- ble to save from oblivion the names of only twenty-nine persons, who were there entombed. To-day there are not more than twenty stones that are in a fair state of preservation. The rest have practically utterly disappeared. The isola- tion of the place has made possible this vandalism. It is sad to contemplate, and yet perhaps it could not have been prevented without maintaining a constant guard. It is hard to realize that this place was once the center of the parish. Just below to the east stood the home of Deacon Moses Mitchell, at the foot of Little Success Hill, and just this side of the house were his tan vats and yard, for he was the tanner of the parish one hundred and thirty years ago. Mr. Julius Yale can re- member, as a boy, that the remains of the vats half buried in the earth were still in existence.
If one stands at a point in the highway perhaps a hundred feet east of the burying ground the old road can be seen running to the south and meeting Miller avenue at its junction with Swayne avenue. The latter road is quite modern. Standing at this same spot east of the burying ground, one can trace the old road which wound around the hill, to the northeast. It came out on the Middle- town turnpike near the old Abel Yale place, and terminated on Gravel street, perhaps half a mile north of the turnpike. By this route those in the northeast and east came to the old meeting house, or to bury their dead in the old cemetery.
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The roll of the twenty-nine known burials as recorded on the brown stone shaft erected by the town in 1857 is as follows :
On the north side :
Rev. Theophilus Hall, Pastor of the First Church, Mar. 25, 1769, ae. 62.1 Mehitable Hall, Sept. II, 1767, ae. 16. Timothy Jerome, Feb. 23, 1751, ae. 62. Abigail Way, Sept. 12, 1741, ae. 12. Daniel Hough, July 25, 1768, ae. 49. Thos. Beech, May 14, 1741, ae. 83.
Phebe Merriam, Feb. 23, 1753, ae. 23. Hannah Ives, Nov. 5, 1770, ae. 70. Christopher Robinson, Dec. 6, 1760, ae. 60.2 Capt. Josiah Robinson, Apl. 2, 1766, ae. 67. Theophilus Mix, July 3, 1750, ae. 53. Rachal Andrus, Jan. II, 1756, ae. 33. Timothy Andrus, Nov. 25, 1743, ae. 23. Hannah Royce, Jan. 12, 1761, ae. 91. Samuel Johnson, March 2, 1777, ae. 23.
On the West side:
Benjamin Curtiss, Oct. 29, 1754, ae. 52. Aaron Curtis, Dec. 18, 1763, ae. 20.3 Rebekah Lyman, Nov. 8, 1748, ae. 44. Joseph Cowles, Nov. 30, 1760, ae. 83. Mindwell Cowles, April 17, 1770, ae. 89. Sarah Bishop, May 31, 1766, ae. 43. Elizabeth Merriam, June II, 1767, ae. 70. Elizabeth Penfield, Nov. 20, 1765, ae. 18. Deacon Samuel Royce, May 14, 1757, ae. 85. Ezekiel Rice, Esq., Sept. 4, 1765, ae. 66. Ebenezer Roys, Oct. 18, 1752, ae. 39. Benjamin Roys, Jan. 20, 1758, ae. 53. Joseph Merriam, Aug. 24, 1752, ae. 49. Deborah Merriam, Aug. 12, 1761, ae. 52. Ruth Merriam, Nov. 12, 1755, ae. 72. Mindwell Rice, June 15, 1769, ae. 27.
On the south side of this shaft is the following inscription :
Erected By the town of Meriden 1857
On the east side it reads :
In Memory of the First Settlers of the Town of MERIDEN who were buried within and near this enclosure and . whose names so far as known are inscribed on this Monument The Meeting House in which they worshipped, and the first erected in the town, stood about 50 rods west of this Memorial
The inscriptions on the few gravestones remaining are given below :
Here Lies ye Body of Eunice Daugtr of Titus & Dinah Merriman She died Septbr ye II 1756 in ye 2d year of her Age
Phebe Daughter Benjamin & Phebe Roys She died Novbr ye 25 1757 in ye 6 week of her Age
1 Error; he died 1767, aet. 60.
2 Error ; he died ae. 26.
3 He was thrown from a horse and killed.
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Here lies ye Body of James Son of John & Azubah Couch he died Novbr ye 12 1755 in ye 3rd year of his Age
In Memory of Mrs Sarah Wife of Mr Yale Bishop died May 31 1766 in ye 43rd year of her Age and was buried with her Infant on her arm
In Memory of Mrs Deborah Wife of Joseph Merriam died Augst 12 1761 in ye 52 year of her Age Death tho Awful is but a sleep To them that Gods Commandments keep.
Here lies ye Body of Oliver Son of Mr Ebene zer & Abigail Roys he died Decbr ye 6th 1753 in ye 7th yer of his Age These four things Remember well death & Judgement heaven & hell
In Memory of Mrs Hannah Wife of Mr John Ives Decd She died Novbr ye 5th 1770 in ye 70th year of her age
Mindwell Wife of Mr Joseph Cowls She died April 17 1770 in ye 89th year of her Age
1
In Memory of Encn Daniel Hough died July 25 1768 in ye 49th year . of his Age
Here lies ye Body of Rebekah Wife of Mr Aaron Lyman She died November ye 8th 1748 in ye 44th year of her . Age
In Memory of Mr Christopher Robinson died Decbr 6 1760 in ye 26th year of his Age as you are now so once was I Prepare for death for you must die
Here lies ye Body of Joseph Merriam who died August ye 24 1752 in his 49 year Loving Friends behold My Body turned to dust O now prepare for death For follow me you must
Here lies Interred ye Body of Mrs. Ruth Meriam formerly wife of Mr John Webb but died wdo of Mr William Meriam
on Novr 12 A. D. 1755 Aged 72 years
In Memory of Mr Joseph Cowls Who died Novbr 30th 1760 in ye 83rd year of his Age
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In Memory of Miss Mehitable Hall Daughtr of the Revd Mr Theophilus & Mdm Hannah Hall died Septbr II 1767 aged 16 years Happy ye dying youth Whose early steps have Trod ye Christian road of Pious virtue up to god Dean Ezekiel Rice Esq Aged 66 years Departed this Life Sept 4 1765 To God and Man a faithful friend In Serving both his life did spend His Sun is set his work is done Lies here beneath this Gloomy Stone So Great & Good both High & Low To Conquering Death their knee must bow
In Memory of Theophilus Hall Pastor of ye church who having for 37 years discharged the duties of his function with distinguished fidelity and accomplished Christian life, the uniform disciple of Jesus Christ deceased Mar 23 17691 In the 60th year of his Age They that be wise shall shine as ye bright- ness of ye firmament
Here lyes ye Body of Ebenezer Roys who died October 18 1752 in His 39th year For Sin Man being curst His Body turns to Dust But Christ will Raise His Saints in endless Pardise
Here lies ye Body of Decn Benjamin Roys he died Jenry ye 2 0 1758 in ye 53rd year of his Age : Bhold & see as you Pass by : as you are now so once was I as I am now so must you be Prepare for death & follow me
In memory of Mr Aaron Curtiss he died Decbr 18th 1763 in ye Igth year of his Age
In 1904 Ruth Hart Chapter, D. A. R., erected an iron fence around the old cem- etery and in the following spring a hedge of Japanese barberries was set out just inside. In digging the trench the laborer noticed that it immediately filled with water ; and to such an extent that he called attention to it for fear it might hurt the shrubs. The time was the latter part of April. This situation of affairs bears testimony to the accuracy of the schoolboy's information in the composition1 already mentioned. In it he states "The first Burying Ground was so wet that they had to have another."
The old cemetery was abandoned in 1771. Among the old papers in the Oliver Rice homestead is one of which the following is a copy :
Whereas the Inhabitants of the Parish of Meriden did in their Meeting on the 18th of Febry last, agree to purchase a piece of Land of the Revd Mr. Hubbard for a Burying Yard. We the subscribers being desirous of a speedy accomplishment of said affair do herewith our
1 As already noted this should be 1767.
1 Page 29.
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names subscribe the several sums that we will give towards purchasing said piece of Land. And do promise to pay them in to the Parish Committee within Nine Months after said Comtee shall receive a Deed of said land to secure the same to the use of the Parish as afore- said-Meriden, March II, 177I.
£ sd
£ sd
Abel Hawley,
020
Josaih Merriam,
I O
Ebenezer Cowles,
3 6
Ezra Rice,
2 0
Samuel Johnson,
3 0
Titus Rice,
I 4
Ezekiel Rice,
I 6
Thomas Merchant,
I 6
Solomon Rice,
I O
Aaron Hull,
I O
Daniel Howlt,
3 6
Moses Hall,
I 30
Ebenezer Cowles, Jr.,
I O
Thos. Berry, Jun.,
20
Joseph Cowles,
3 0
Benj. Rice,
2 0
Wait Rice, I O
Timothy Foster,
3 4
Samuel Whiting, I 6
Aaron Lyman,
040
Bezaleel Ives,
20
Abigail Rice, Wid.,
20
John Miles, Jun.,
I O
Amasa Rice,
I O
Timothy Cowles,
I 6
Samuel Leavit,
4 0
Theo Hall,
2 0
Hannah Hall,
20
Thomas Hough,
O
Noah Yale,
2 0
The following is a literal and believed to be a complete copy of the inscrip- tions on the old tombstones in the Broad street cemetery that are still legible ; a number of the stones are in such condition that the names and epitaphs are for- ever lost.
In
Memory of Mr. Archelaus Allen who died
Aug 24, 1828 in his 79th year.
Aaron Andrews Died Oct 18 1845 AE. 80. Charlotte Ann His Wife Died Dec 12 1851 AE. 81
Sacred to the Memory of Mrs. Prudence Allen Wife of Mr. Archelaus Allen
She departed this Life Novr. 29th A. D. 1807 AE. 61
Free from this dream of life, this maze of care
The tender mother rests, and friend sincere : She follow'd virtue as her truest guide, Liv'd like a christian, like a christian died.
In Memory of Mrs. Abigail Andrews wife of Mr. Denison Andrews who died Oct Ith A. D. 1796 AE. 60 years
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In Memory of Mrs. Thryphena Late wife of Mr. Archelaus Allen & formerly wife of Mr. Simeon Perkins who died March 2d. 1832 Aged 81 years.
In Memory of Mabel Allin Daughter of Mr. Archelaus & Mrs. Prudence Allen who died Dec. 6th. A. D. 1802 AE. 22 years
Ah! cheerful reader pause the tombstone view
Behold the grace of her whose soul is fled. Think! the Almighty God may consign you Soon to the clay cold regions of the dead.
Aaron
died at Coventry South Alabama.
Nov. 1840, AE. 35. Alexander F. died at Arkansas.
Sept. 1840 AE. 25. Sons of Aaron & Ann C. Andrews.
In Memory of Miss Rebecca Daugh of Mr. Denison and Mrs Abigail
Andrews who died Aug. 24th A. D. 1792, in the 18th year of her age.
In Memory of Abner Andrews who died Dec 22 1825 Aet 69 Also Betsey his wife who died March 24 1846 Aet. 86
Clarissa R. Wife of Amon Andrews Born Dec 15th 1808 Died April II
1844 Aged 35 years
Here lies the body of Mr. Denison Andrews who died June 30th A. D. 1807 AE. 77 years He was a friend to morality & episcopal discipline.
O mournful thought & must I die
& in a silent mansion lie What is my hope my Christ my all Into thy arms my spirit call
In Memory of Mr. Elon Andrews Who died Sept. 22d A. D. 1784. in the 63d year of his age. Sarah Andrews died Apr 30, 1797 Aet. 60.
Mrs Hannah Andrews died Sept 12 1825 AE. 18
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Erected In Memory of Mrs. Hannah Andrews late Consort of Mr. Marvel Andrews who departed this Life Jan. 3Ist A. D. 1801 in her 29th year. Also their babe departed this Life Jan. 3Ist A. D. 180I
Let not the dead forgotten ly Remember that you all must die
Jane G. Andrews Died Sept II 1870 AE. 68
Harriet Andrews Died Sept 1 1878 AE. 78
Sacred to the Memory of Mrs. Huldah Elizabeth Andrews, wife of Mr. Marvel Andrews who died Nov. 20 A. D. 1819 in her 29th year
Though in the paths of death I tread With gloomy sorrow overspread My steadfast heart shall fear no ill For thou O Lord art with me still.
Levina daughter of Oliver & Hannah Andrews, died Oct. 28, 1827 in her 25 year
Wm. H. son of Oliver & Hannah Andrews, died May 29, 1827 in his 21 year
Marvell Andrews Died Dec. 5, 1848. AE. 83 years 2 mo. Our Father has finished his" work and rests in peace
Sacred to the Memory of Mr. Moses Andrews who departed this fleeting scene Nov. 24, 181I. Aged 77 years The benificent Father of the universe whom he feared, richly endowed him with wisdom of genius, and the adoreable Redeemer of mankind, whom he lov'd liberally blessed him with piety of goodness: adorned with all these noble gifts of nature & grace this christian man became a bright & distinguished member in the Lords Church. Reader follow carefully his virtuous course; it ends in peace. Imitate his example: it leads to God
Moses Andrews Died Oct 2 1860 AE. 76
Lucy Andrews Died June 13 1832 AE. 86
Lucy Andrews Died Aug 25 1888 AE. 81
In Memory of Mr. Nicholas Andrews. Who died Decembr ye 21 A. D. 1784. In The 59 Year of His Age.
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In Memory of Oliver Andrews Who died Feb 16 1839 AE. 68
Sacred to the Memory of Mrs Sally wife of Mr. Marvel Andrews who died Oct. 30th 1816 in her 44 year I know whom I have believed, and am persuaded that he is able to keep that which I have committed unto him.
In Memory of Mr. Samuel Andrews Who died Aug. ye 5th A. D. 1874 In The 87 year of his Age.
Likewise The Remains of his Wife Mrs Abigail Andrews Who Died Febr ye 13th A. D. 1786 In the 89th year of her Age.
The sweet Remembrance of the Just Shall flourish when he sleeps in dust.
In Memory of Mrs. Elizabeth Atwater Consort to Mr. Stephen Atwater. She Died July 2ª A. D. 1793; in the 80th year of her Age
I end a long and tedious life, I leave a world of care and strife : And while I pass through deaths dar's road I hope to rest in thee my God
In Memory of Mrs. Jane late wife of Mr. Samuel Atwater & formerly wife of Dea. Isaac Hubbard who died March 25, 1842, Aet. 82.
The memory of the just is blessed.
In Memory of Mr. Stephen Atwater : Departed this Life March 7th A. D. 1784: in the 69th year of his Age
Let not the dead Forgotten Lie Remember that your Born to die
In Memory of -; Stephen Atwater He Died on the 27 of January A. D. 1817 AE. 74.
Surviving Friends you here may see What I am now What you must be
In Memory of Mr. Daniel Austin who died April 29, 1828 Aet. 66
Life is the time to serve the Lord The time to insure the great reward And while the lamp holds out to burn the vilest sinner may return
In Memory of Mr Joshua Austin who departed this Life March 4th A. D. 1809. AE. 74 years & 4 months. Learn to live well that thou may'st die so too
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Sarah wife of Daniel Austin died July 2, 1837 Aet. 76.
Mrs. Amrillis Babcock wife of the late Rev. Cyrus Babcock of Colebrook & formerly wife of Jesse Hawley: died April 12th 1826 in her 42d year.
Stephen Bailey died July 3 1842 AE. 82 Lydia His wife died April 6 1848 AE. 90
Alma Daughter of James & Bethiah Baldwin Died Feb. 17, 1803 AE. 17.
In Memory of Achsah wife of Samuel Baldwin Who Died April 9th 1829 AE. 57.
Asahel Baldwin Died Feb. 4, 1865. Aged 74
In Memory of Samuel Baldwin who died March I 1844 Aet. 66
James Baldwin Died March 3, 1838 Aged 78
Bethiah wife of James Baldwin Died June 5, 1798
Aged 34 Also Mary his wife Died July 18, 1838 Aged 84 James Baldwin
Three Years a Revolutionary Soldier.
Charles Baldwin died July 17, 1818 AE. 67
God my Redeemer lives, And ever from the skies Looks down and watches. all my dust Till he shall bid it rise
Mary M Wife of Giles G. Baldwin Died April II, 1844 Aet. 20.
In Memory of Mrs. Patience Wife of Mr. Danniel Baldwin who died March ye 13th 1771 in ye 89 year of her Age.
Vincent Baldwin Son of Charles & Susanna Baldwin. died Sept. 2nd 1818 AE. 24
Be ye also ready for in such an hour As ye think not the son of man cometh.
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Lucy Ann Wife of Augustus Barnes Died April 24, 1849 Aet. 26 y'rs
Darius Benham, Died Mar. 4, 1855, AE. 71.
Cynthia C. died Aug. 4, 1825, AE. 42. Nancy B. died Nov. 1, 1835, AE. 46 Wives of Darius Benham. 1
Grace Ann Wife of E. W. Benham, died Dec. 30, 1849 Aged 20.
Jared Benham Jr. Died At Quebec L C. Aug. 1817 AE. 37.
Rebecca. His Wife Daughter of Capt. Joseph Hill, Of H. B. M. Army, Died at Guilford Ct. Jan. 7, 1857, AE. 73.
Mrs Nancy
late wife of Mr. Darius Benham & formerly wife of Mr. James Couch died Nov. 1, 1835 Aged 46 years
Jared Benham, Died May 8, 1829, AE. 73.
Elizabeth Benham. Died Dec 5, 1841. AE. 83.
Here Lies the Body of Capt Divan Berry Who Departed this Life Decemr 3d A. D. 1783 In ye 49th Year of his AE. How Loved How Valued Once Avales thee not By Whome Related or by Whome begot A heap of Dust
Alone Remains of thee Tis all thou art And all that Live shall Be
Here Lies Interd The Body of Mrs Bethiah Berry Daughter to Mr Divan & Mary Berry, Who departed this Life April ye 25th A. D. 1781 In ye 22d Year of her Age
Behold Young Friends as You Pass By Come View the Ground Where I do lie Ive Changed my Dress & Bridal bed (Rest illegible)
Julia Daughter of Gershom & Lucy Birdsey died Mar. 17, 1820 Aged 19 y'rs
May you dear youth come view my age And be prepared to quit the stage Renounce the world with all its charms You then may rest in Jesus arms.
Sevelia. Wife of Austin Bishop, died Feb. 14, 1851 Aet. 33.
Loyal Booth Mary Hall His Wife Eliza Booth Sage Their Daughter Apr. 13, 1822. Aug. 21, 1898 Alice Daughter of Philip & Eliza Booth Sage
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Ebenezer W. Booth Died July 21, 1843 AE. 65 Betsey His Wife Died Feb 7 1842 AE. 56
James Bradley died at Newbury S. C. Sept. 9, 1820 Aged 24
Harriet Bradley died Oct. 12, 1825 Aged 27 Wm. Bradley died at Union, S. C. Dec. 28, 1841 Aged 41
In Memory of Mr. Titus Brocket who died Dec. 23d A. D. 1805 in his 49th year Also Ira, son of Mr Titus & Mrs Catharine Brocket he died April 14th. A. D. 1797 in his 14th year.
In Memory of Ruth wife of William Bull Who Died Jan'y 8, 1835 Aet. 45.
Mrs Catharine Brocket wife of Mr. Titus Brocket died March 23d A .D. 1816 Aet. 66 y.
Harlow son of Mr. Titus & Mrs Catharine Brocket died Feb. 18th 1810 Aet. 14 y.
In Memory of Mrs. Abigail Butler Wife of Mr. Divan Butler who died Dec. 22d A. D. 1841 in her 34th year.
Lord I commit my soul to thee Accept the sacred trust, Receive this nobler part of me, & watch my sleeping dust.
In Memory of Mr. Comfort Butler who died Feb. 19, A. D. 1826 in his 83 year.
The aged saint wean'd from the earth Longs to enjoy his heavenly birth
In Memory of Mrs. Mary wife of Mr. Comfort Butler Who died Oct. 28, 1823 In her 82 year.
In Memory of Albert Butler who Died Nov 28 1844 Aet. 43
John Butler Died Oct. 6th, 1852 AE. 82.
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Divan Butler Died Nov 23 1858 AE. 79 Mary Little his wife Died Jan 20 1863 AE. 83
Philomela wife of John Butler Died Mar. 20, 1809, AE. 32
Philomela Daughter of John & Susannah Butler, Died July 17, 1814,
AE. 2 yrs, 4 mo.
Lemuel Butler Died
Dec. II, 1852, AE. 78.
Salina Wife of Lemuel Butler, died Sept. 25, 1842 Aged 56 years & 6 months.
Samuel Butler died Nov. 6, 1822. Aged 55 years
Lois His Wife died Sept. 6, 1837 AE. 66.
Fanny Butler their daughter died July 14, 1839. Aet. 33.
Susannah wife of John Butler died Mar. 1, 1865 AE. 83.
Ruth wife of John Butler died Sept. 30, 1799 AE. 22
Julia daughter of John & Ruth Butler died Oct. 2, 1799 AE. 8 mos.
In Memory of Xemena wife of Ozias Camp and daughter of Deac. Nath'el &
Hannah Yale Who died Nov. 7. 1814 AE. 24.
Lewis C. Carter died at Barber-Ville Ala. Nov. 27, 1840 Aet. 40.
Harriet C. Daughter of Lewis C. & Maria Carter died Jan. 26, 1846 AE. 17 y's
Orange A. Carter Died Feb. 15, 1849. Aged 23. Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord.
Gilbert S. Carter, died June 1, 1849, AE. II.
Far from affliction, toil and care The happy soul is fled : The breathless clay shall slumber here Among the silent dead.
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In Memory of Jesse Churchill Who Died Mar. 29, 1842 in his 60 year.
Mr. David Clark died Aug. 12 A. D. 1825 AE. 39. David Clark Died June 19, 1828, Aged 42 yrs.
(Illegible) His Wife Died Nov. 16, 1860
Partrick Clark Died Aug. 28, 1851 AE. 76.
Lydia, His Wife died Sept. 8, 1853, AE. 70.
In Memory of Polly Clark Who departed this life Nov. 13, 1843. Aet. 65.
Sarah G. Wife of Remick K. Clark Born Feb 10 1805 Died June 7 1844 Aged 39 years 3 months And 28 Days Her record is in Heaven
Hiram Son of David & Adah Clark died at Aiken, S. C. Feb 19 1844 Aet. 21 His end was peace Hope.
This Monument is erected by his friends & associates as a tribute to the memory of Curtis R. Collins son of John B. & Catharine Collins who died Feb. 22 1834 Aged 17 years
How short the race our friend has run Cut down in all his bloom.
Sacred to the Memory of Capt. Dan Collins who died Nov. 9th A. D. 1819 Aet. 79. years
This stone is erected by her bereaved children to the memory of Susannah wife of Capt. Dan Collins who died Oct. 14, 1821 Aged 67 years
Her pious Life & conversation is the only consolation for surviving friends & the best pledge of her happy exchange of worlds.
In Memory of Mr Edward Collins who died Nov. 11, 1826.
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L.
In Memory of Lyman Collins Who Died March 3, 1856 Aged 71.
C.
E.
In Memory of Elizabeth Wife of Lyman Collins Who Died Nov. 7, 1845, Aet. 48.
Sacred to the Memory of Mr. Beri Couch who died April 21, A. D. 1826 Aged 35 years He was humane & charitable & through life maintained the most unsulied integrity.
In Memory of Ira Couch, Who Died Dec. 26, 1845, Aet. 41. In the midst of life we are in death.
Erected In Memory of Mr. John Couch who died April IIth A. D. 1806 in his. 82 year.
In Memory of John Couch, who died Sept. 12, 1828: aged 34 years.
Erected to the me mory of Mrs Azubah Wife of Capt. John Couch. she died May 25, 1799, Aged 73 And in the Lively hope of seeing Jesus as he is
C. Pile
Pass not by this monumental Till you have stood and paus'd awhile Ore this my Grave, for you must die And be entom'd as well as I.
John Couch died Sept. 3, 1807 Aet. 44
Anna Merriman formerly wife of John Couch died Feb. 17, 1843 Aet 83
The dust returns to the earth as it was and the spirit to. God who gave it But the trumpet shall sound and the dead shall be raised.
In memory of Mr. James Couch, Who died Oct 27 1824 aged 39 years
By his conjugal & parental solicitude & affection has left the best consolation to his afflicted companion & bereaved children that of having died like a (Illegible.)
In Memory of Mrs. Mary Cowl Consort to Deac. Ebenr Cowl died April 22d A. D. 1777. AE. 50 Memento Mori.
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