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EARLY HISTORY.
Joel Cowles Died July 9, 1810 in his 60th year.
Erected to the Memory of Dea. Ebenezer Cowls Who died Aug 12th A. D. 1800 in his 83 year Farewell my friends A short farewell Till we shall meet You all again.
Erected to the Memory of Mr. Elisha Cowles who died Nov. 23d A. D. 1799 AE. 50 years. Also of Mrs Rebekah Wife of Mr. Elisha Cowles who died Aug 15th A. D. 1785 AE. 30 years
Heaven gives friends Why should we complain If heaven resumes Our friends again.
Elisha Allen Cowles Died Aug 27 1853 Aged 44 yrs Allen D. His Son Died Dec 8 1861 Aged 14 yrs
In Memory of Phebe Cowles daughter of Elisha who died Jan. II, 1830 in the 36 year of her Age.
In Memory of Mr. Moses Cowles who died April 16th A. D. 1804 AE. 52 years
Man like a flow'r soon faids away Nor long continues in one stay.
Here lies deposited untill the resurection the body of Mrs. Rebekah Cowls, Wife of the late Mr. Joseph Cowls she departed this life May 13, A. D. 18II : in the 88 year of her age
at her right hand lies the body of Mrs Rebekah Mitchel, wife of Mr. Jotham Mitchel, she departed this life May 15 A. D. 1811 in the 54 year of her age
We must through much tribulation enter into the kingdom of Heaven Acts 14. 22.
Roswell Cowles Died July 24 1848 AE. 68
In Memory of Laura Wife of Roswell Cowles who died April 24 1827 Aged 44 years
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A CENTURY OF MERIDEN.
In Memory of Harriet, Wife of Roswell Cowles Who died March 5th 1832 in her 43d year.
In Memory of Mary Ann, daughter of Roswell & Laura Cowles who died Oct. 10, 1826 Aged 21 years.
In Memory of Aaron Curtis who died Dec. 24, 1841 Aet. 77.
In Memory of Mr. Abel Curtis Who died Nov.
Ist A. D. 1797 AE. 67
Memento Mori
Alfred P. Curtiss Died July 21, 1870, AE. 53
Emeline Amelia Wife of Alfred P. Curtiss & Daughter of Levi & Abigail Ann Bradley died July 19, 1847. Aet. 27. Sarah M. Hitchcock Wife of A. P. Curtiss died Dec. 3 1857 Ae. 24
In Memory of Patience, Wife of Abel Curtis Who died Dec. 22 1828 Aet. 86.
In Memory of Mr. Benjamin Curtis Who died Jan. 16, A. D. 1822 AE. 86 Time how short Eternity how long
Erected In memory of Mrs. Mindwell Curtis Wife of Mr Benjamin Curtis, She deceast June 8th A. D. 1807, in her 63d year
The dust has to the dust returned & tears bedew'd the lonely way, The silent corpse lies now intomb'd Beneath the cold and dampning clay.
But oh ye mourners cease to weep, Receive with joy some cordial charms, & view her in the world of bliss, Encircled in her Saviours arms.
In Memory of Benjamin Curtiss who died Oct. 23, 1843 Aet. 76.
One hour in apparent health the next cold in death.
Mrs Mary Wife of Mr. Benjamin Curtis Died Feb. 20, 1835 Aet. 60.
The righteous hath hope in his death
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In Memory of Benj. Upson son of Mr. Asahel & Mrs. Mehitable Curtiss who died Sept. 2d 1835 Aged 18 years.
Mr. Chauncy Curtis died Dec. 6, 1824 in his 45th year.
Mrs. Anna Curtis his wife died Nov. 5th 1826 in her 4Ist year.
In Memory of Elisha Curtiss Who Died July 26, 1847 Aet. 74 Mark the perfect man and behold the upright for the end of that man is peace Ps. 37. 37. Mary his wife died Aug. 29, 1857 AE. 72.
Weeping friends Erected this Monument to perpetuate the memory of their most dear and valuable friend Mr. Amasa Curtis He was snatch'd from Life & all his comforts & pleasure very suddenly in the 39th year of his age Dec. 2 A. D. 1808. Living he was much esteemed and beloved & dying was greatly lamented He was a very kind & affectionate hus band Father & friend he was a mild ·& peaceable Neighbor & Citizen he loved his Country & most ardently wished the happiness of all mankind.
In Memory of Elisha Curtis who died July 24 1831 Aet. 80
In memory of Mrs Sarah wife of Mr Elisha Curtis who died Nov 29 1825 Aet. 77 y's
Mrs Abigail Curtis Wife of Mr. Elisha Curtis died Feb. 28, 1826 Aet 47 Watch therefore for ye know not what hour your Lord doth come Math. XXIV. 42
Mrs. Polly Curtis Wife of Mr. Amos Curtis died April 30, A. D. 1818 Aet. 31 y.
Maria Curtis Daugh. of Amos & Polly Curtis died April 13 A. D. 1818 Aet. 12 y.
and Ruth died Dec. 3d A. D. Aet. 3 y. Polly daughter of Amos & Polly Curtis died April 10, 1826 Aet. 14
Amelia wife David Gilbert & daughter of Amos & Polly Curtis died July 15, 1827 in her 24th year
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A CENTURY OF MERIDEN.
Hannah Wife of Ivah Curtis, died Oct. 8th 1844, Aet. 66 Mary R. their daughter died at Otis Mass. July Ist, 1832 Aged 21.
Then soft be thy slumbers in thy lowly bed Though rudely earths tempests sweep over thy head
The Saviour remembers thy slumbering dust And will wake thee again when He calls for the just
Laura Curtiss Died Aug. 5, 1872 Aged 74. Julianna Curtiss Died Dec. 13, 1856 Aged 55.
In Memory of Mrs Meriam Curtis Wife to Mr. Benjam Curtis Deceast Who Departed this Life May ye 29th A. D. 1776 In ye 74 year of her Age
Weeping friends erected this monument to perpetuate the memory of Mr. Marcus Curtis son of Mr. Jesse & Mrs. Martha Curtis who died Dec. 1I, 1812 AE. 31 years.
In Memory of William Curtis son of Abel & Patience Curtis Whose life was closed Oct. 14th A. D. 1800 in the 19th year of his Age.
In Memory of Sarah Wife of William A. Curtiss Who died March 24, 1847 Aet. 30 There shall be no more death
Samuel Curtiss died Nov 8 1838 Aet. 57 Polly His Wife
died Nov 5 1846 Aet. 61
Rhoda Pantlin Wife of Jesse Curtiss died Aug 10 1844 AE. 54 ys 6 mo. From her labors she doth rest And in Christ I hope shes blest
Asenth Wife of Darling Dayton Died Aug. 13, 1845 Aged 52.
In Memory of Darling Dayton who died Jan. 24, 1826 Aet. 34 My breath is gone my spirit's fled My body's mouldering with the dead But Jesus my redeemer reigns He's paid the debt he's broke the chains And eas'd my body from its pains.
Erected to the Memory of Mrs. Lydia Davenport consort of Mr. John Davenport who died Jan. 25 A. D. 1792 Aged 45 years.
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In Memory of Mr. John B. Douglass who after a severe illness died June 22d A. D. 1811 in his 53d y. He was a kind Husband Parent & Neighbor He was respected as a Christian and unerversally esteemed upright in his dealings On God for all events depend You cannot want when God's your friend.
Roxey Wife of Ariel Ensign Born Apr. 14, 1785. Died Oct. 29, 1840.
In Memory of Mr. Joel Foster. who died Nov. 20th, 1814 AE. 48
My flesh shall slumber in the ground Till the last trumpet joyful sound And burst the chains with sweet surprise And in my saviours image rise
In Memory of Mr. Levi Foster Who died Dec. 19th A. D. 1814 AE. 42
Nor pain nor grief nor anxious fear, Invade thy bounds, no mortal woes Can reach the peaceful sleeper here, And angels watch his soft repose.
Also in Memory of Mr. Homer Foster who died at Pittsburg Penn July Ist 1832 Aged 26 years In the midst of life we are in death.
In Memory of Levi Foster who died Sept. 2, 1844, AE. 38.
Sarah Wife of Levi Foster Died Aug. 28. 1849, Aged 74.
Lucy Foster Died June 4, 1890 AE. 91.
In Memory of Mr. Matthew Foster who died Feb. 13 1835 Aged 54 years Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord
In Memory of Noah Foster who died March 27, 1833 in his 64 year.
In Memory of Purlina Widow of Noah Foster who died May 25 1843 AE. 73 y's
Mrs Anna Foster wife of Mr. Noah Foster died Dec. 2d 1824 Aged 51 years
The future world repays with bliss The trials saints endure in this.
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A CENTURY OF MERIDEN.
Lucy Widow of Joel Foster Died Dec. 12, 1862 AE. 90.
In Memory of Othinel Foster son of Mr. Noah & Mrs. Anna Foster who died Aug. 5th A. D. 1818 in his 19th year.
As blooming flowers that fade at noon So lovely youth may be cut down.
In Memory of Mrs. Thankful Wife of Mr. Timothy Foster She died March ye 9th 1771 in ye 69th year of her Age.
In Memory of Mr. Ozias Forster Who died July 11th A. D. 1789 in his 30th year.
Let not the dead Forgotton ly Remember you Were born to die
Charlotte Wife of Matthew . Foster died May 18, 1838 Aet. 53 The righteous rest in hope.
Miss Laura Foster died Nov. 9, 1835 in her 39 year.
Samuel W. Foster died at Penn Yan State of New York July 24, 1831 in his 39 year
In Memory of Mrs Elizabeth Foster Consort of Mr. Thomas Foster who died Dec. 19th 1815 AE. 77
Death is to us a sweet repose When we in faith do die Believing what the Lord hath said That we shall reign on high
Elisha Frary died March 21, 1842, Aet. 58.
In Memory of Mr. Samuel Frary Who died May 10th 1826 Aet. 84 And of Mrs.
Lucy his wife who died Sept. 17, 1812 Aet. 61
In Memory of Miss Anna Guy Who departed this Life Janry IIth A. D. 1789 in the 21st year of her age
Orchard Guy Died Jan. 11, 1850 AE. 80
Lois Wife of Orchard Guy Died Aug. 31, 1862, AE. 86.
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In Memory of Giles O. Griswold Who died Nov. 13, 1840 AE. 65 Also Lucy his Wife died Feb. 22, 1822 AE. 42
To the memory of Mrs. Eliza Ann wife of Mr. Giles O. Griswold 2d who died Aug. 27, 1836 Aged 28 years.
How tender the tears and the sighs A husband and orphan bestow Sweet spirit look down from the skies And pity the mourners below.
Jesse Griswold died Apr. 21 1840 AE. 62.
Fanny his wife died Jan. I, 1821. AE. 4I.
Angeline their daughter died Nov. 25, 1820 AE. 9 y's
Mr. Cyrus Griswold died Feb. 15, 1836 Aged 30 years & II Months Mr. Giles Griswold Died Sept. 10, A. D. 1818. Aet. 70.
Mrs. Eunice, his wife died Oct. 25, 1826 in her 74 year Our Savior's smiles dispels the gloom And smooths the passage to the tomb.
In Memory of Mrs. Lois Hall wife of Mr. Abner Hall who died Dec. 20 1822 in her 22 year A virtuous life & a peaceful death.
Polly wife of Augustus Hall died Aug. 31, 1819 in the 33 year of her age.
In Memory of Sarah wife of Benjamin Hall who died March 17, 1792 in the 19 year of her Age.
Beri Hall Died April 6, 1832 AE. 19 y'rs Son of John W. & Polly Hall Sweet peace and heavenly hopes and humble joy, Divinely beam'd upon his pious mind.
In Memory of Mrs Rebecca Hall wife of Mr. Collens Hall who died April 16, 1811 In the 37th year of her age.
In Memory of Mr. Daniel Hall He died Oct. 26th A. D. 1805 in his 79th year
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A CENTURY OF MERIDEN.
Also in memory of Mrs. Patience, wife of Mr. Daniel Hall. she died July A. D. 1756 AE. 30 years
Also in memory of Mrs Zerviah wife of Mr. Daniel Hall, she died Oct. 6th A. D. 1777 AE. 41 years.
Brenton Hall Esq. Died Nov. 25 1820 AE. 82 y's
Abigail his Wife Died May 5, 1837 AE. 88 y's
In Memory of Daniel Hall who died Jan. 1, 1829 in his 60 year
Some walk in honors gaudy show Some dig for golden ore They toil for heirs they know not who And straight are seen no more
Elizabeth Wife of Daniel Hall Died May 5, 1859 AE. 83
Grandison Hall Son of. . Casper & Levinna Hall died May 1, 1833 Aged 18 years
The hour is coming and now is when the dead shall hear the voice of the Son of God: and they that hear shall live.
This monument is erected to the Memory of Col. Solomon R. Hall who died at Baltimore March 18, 1825, Aet. 44 Charles E. son of Solomon & Jerusha Hall died Oct. II 1810 AE. 5 y 3 m. 20 d. Susan their Daughter died April 24, 1812 Aged I y. 7 m. 16 d. & Also of Andrew J. their son who died at Baltimore April 30, 1815 Aged 3 years.
Tis God that lifts our comforts high Or sinks them in the grave He gave & oh my soul be still He took but what he gave.
Sacred to Memory In this Sepulchre lies buried Doctor Isaac Hall, who departed this Life in the Faith and Hope of the Gospel, on the 27th Day of March A. D. 1781 Aged 66 years. to the great Loss and Grief of his Friends and universally Lamented as A Physician of eminent Reputation and Usefulness very skilful in the various Disorders of the human Body : and in Clinical Practice excellent laborious and successful. The lowly Cot and lofty Dome With joy his healing art proclaim And teaming Nature sav'd from Death With grateful Tears embalms his Name.
In Memory of Mrs. Mary Hall Consort to Doc. Isaac Hall Who departed this Life Oct 9th 1791 in the 75th 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 dark road I hope to rest in thee my God.
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In Memory of Mrs. Ruth, Wife of Deacon John Hall who died Sept 9 1829 in her 64 year. . Mr. John Hall 2d died July 9, 1836 in his 29 year.
Dea. John Hall Died April 21, 1851 aged 83
In Memory of Mrs Elizabeth wife of Mr. John Hall who died Oct. 21th A. D. -.- in her 71th year
In Memory of Huldah Daugh to Mr Timothy & Mrs Huldah Cowls. Who died Sept. 29th A. D. 1795 AE. 17 years
In Memory of Mr. John Hall who departed this life May 15th
A. D. 1795 AE. 72 years Thrice happy if Prepared to meet A change so awful & so great.
In Memory of Mr. Moses Hall Who died July 4th 1835 aged 87 years
Maria Hall Died May 5, 1846 in the 31 year of her age.
John W. Hall, died April 24, 1865, AE. 79. Polly, his wife died May 16, 1868, AE. 79. years
Hall. Sons & Daughters of J. W. & P. Hall Beri, died Apr. 6, 1832. AE. 19. Erastus, died Aug. 5, 1847 AE. 20. Lydia, died Mar. 3, 1836 AE. 6. Clarissa, died Nov. 23, 1863 AE. 44.
In Memory of Mr. Joseph Hall Who died March 13th 1831 in his 61 year
In Memory of Mr. Phinehas Hall who died Dec. 27, 1819 in his 69 year.
William Hall Died In Brighton Ohio May 13, 1877 AE. 61
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CENTURY OF MERIDEN.
In Memory of Samuel Hall Who died March 9th 1795 AE. 26 years
Nor let Soft Slumbers close your Eyes
Before you've recollected thrise, the train of actions thro' the Day Where have my feet chose out their way (copied as far as can be read)
In Memory of Mr. Theophilus Hall who died May 17th A. D. 1804 in his 63d year.
In Memory of Maryett Wife of William Hall Who died Sept. 18, 1841 AE. 27.
Let not your hearts be troubled : ye believe in God believe also in me. In my Father's house are many man -sions if it were not so I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you.
To The Memory of William B. Hall Aged 28 Perished in the Conflagration of the Manufactory of Julius Pratt & Co. Nov. 27, 1846.
Mary Ann Hall Died April 12, 1894 AE. 76
In Memory of Mrs. Elizabeth Hall wife of Mr. Theop Hall Who died March 17, 1824, AE. 74 Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord.
In Memory of Mr. Benjamin Hart who died Oct 7 1836 Aged 85 years
Jerusha Hart Died Aug. 26, 1832 AE. 76 y're wife of Benjamin Hart
Lucy Jane Wife of Philo Hart died May 23, 1847 AE. 23
In Memory of Julia Harrison daughter of Leonard & Lucy Harrison of Southington who died Nov. 7, 1820 Aet. 18.
Mr. Jesse Hawley died at Wallingford Sept. 5th 1811 Aged 30 years
Daniel Holt, Died Dec. 20, 1806 AE. 78.
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Mary his wife Died Jan. 10, 1821. AE. 90.
Sacred to the Memory of Mrs. Abiah Holt The Consort of Mr. Ben jamin Holt who died Oct. 31st 1793 in the 32₫ year of her age With A lively hope of a blessed Resur rection
What age or sex can death defy Mortals be wise prepare to die Shall the delights of sences & time Keep you from joys & bliss Devine.
Abigail their Daughter Died Sept. 19, 1826 AE. 65 There is rest in Heaven.
Charles E. Holt Co I 20 Regi. Conn Vols Died 1874
In Memory of Mr. Daniel Holt Jun who died July 15th A. D. 1802 in his 48th year.
In Memory of Mrs Sally Hooker Wife of Mr. Seth Hooker who died March 28th A. D. 1809 AE. 24 years.
Mrs Elizabeth Hotchkiss died June 19, 1833 AE. 80.
Ambrose Hotchkiss, died Jan. 25, 1825. AE. 58.
Lucretia his wife died Oct. 9. AE. 73.
Amasa their son died Mar. 21, 1827. AE. 20.
Sophronia Hotchkiss Wife of Henry C. Butler. died April 17, 1841 Aged 34 years.
Dea Ambrose Hough born Sept. 2, 1754 died June 30, 1825 AE. 70.
Sally Bradley Daughter of Dr, Insign & Mercy Hough Died Aug. II, 1864 AE. 85.
Lucy Hough. Died Nov. 27, 1848 Aet. 51
In Memory of James A. Hough who died May 9, 1827 Aet. 37.
In Memory of Mrs. Hannah wife to Mr. Ephraim Hough Who died Feb. 16th A. D. 1777 In the 6ist Year of her Age
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CENTURY OF MERIDEN.
In Memory of Mr Ephraim Hough Who died Feb. 16th. A. D. 1781. In the 62d Year of his Age
In Memory of Huldah Daughr of Mr. Phinehas & Mrs Huldah Hough who died April 2nd A. D. 1777 Aged 8 Months Death is a debt to nature due Which I have paid and so must you
John Merriam Consort to the Relict of the late Mr. Phinehas Hough Junr hath Erected this Monument to his Memory. He died in the service of his Country Aug. Ist A. D. 1776, In the 31st Year of his Age. And lies buried in the Presbyterian Church Yard at New York.
Who can grieve too much, what time shall end Our Mourning for so dear a friend.
In Memory of Mrs. Lucy Hough ye Consort of Mr. James Hough, Who Departed this Life Oct. ye 5th A. D. 1775. Aged 34 years.
In . . Memory of Sarah Merriam formerly wife of James A. Hough Who died Nov. 21, 1842 Aet. 75.
In Memory of Dea. James Hough Who died Sept. 14th A. D. 1794, AE. 51 The sweet memory Of the Just, Shall flourish when They'r laid in dust.
Doctor Insign Hough died Dec. 3, 1813 Aged 67 Mercy wife of Insign Hough died Feb. 6, 1820. Aged 72
In Memory of Mrs Chloe Wife of Doct Insign, Hough Who died June ye : 24th : 1771 in ye : 26th : Year of her Age Daughter of Mr Mapes & Mrs. Mary Yale.
In Memory of Ira son of Dr. Insign and Mrs. Sarah Hough Who died July 27th A. D. 1777 In the 5th year of his Age.
In Memory of Rosetta Daught of Dr. Insign and Mrs. Cloe Hough Who died Ma rch 9th A. D. 1778 In the 8th year of her age.
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In Memory of Mrs. Sarah Wife of Dr. Insign Hough Who died Jan. 11th A. D. 1775 In the 31 year of her age. Life's Uncertain Death is sure Sin's the wound And Christ the cure.
Doctor Isaac J. Hough died Feb. 26, 1852 Aged 71
Hear Lies Interrd Sacred to Memory the Body of Den John Hou gh Esq. Who in hopes of a Glorious Resurrection Departed this Life In Peace Febr 24th A. D. 1788 In the 53d Year of his Age
les the not
How loved How Valued Once avai- By Whome Related or By Whom begot A heap of Dust Alone Remains of thee Tis all thou art & All the Proud shall be.
In Memory of John Hough Jun. ye Son of Esq. John & Mrs. Lois Hough : he Died Dec. ye 5th A. D. 1776 in ye 10 year of his Age.
In Memory of Mr. Phinehas Hough Who died Sept. Ith. A. D. 1797 In the 85th year of his age
In Memory of Mrs Lucrecia Hough Consort to Mr. Levi Hough Who died April 2d A. D. 1797 in her 23d year Death is a debt To nature due Which I have paid & So must you
In Memory of Mrs. Elizabeth the Consort of Mr. Moses Hall who departed this Life June 23d, 1777 Aged 43 Years
Sudden death bespeaks The human
thought And cries prepare
In Memory of Mrs. Mehetabel Hough ye Consort of Mr Saml Hough Who died Dec. ye 25th A. D. 1774 in ye 62nd year of her Age.
In Memory of Mr. Samuel Hough Who Departed this Life August ye 26th A. D. 1776 in ye 66th year of his Age.
Mortals Give Ear attend these faithful lines The Lord of all the Weighty Truth enjoins Love God, his will obey on Christ rely Then sleep in Death - abow' the sky.
Yale I Hough died April 23d 1819, Aged 44 years
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Ira Hough died May IIth 1822 Aged 23 years.
Sacred to the Memory of Lucy Hough wife of Yale I. Hough who died Feb. 4th. A. D. 1807 AE. 28 years & 2 months. The Children of Yale & Lucy Hough. Minerva died Nov. 22 A. D. 1803 AE. I year & II months. Daniel died Sept. Ioth A. D. 1805 AE. I year & II months Mary died Sept. 15th A. D. 1805 AE. 8 M.
Resurection chearing thought
In Memory of Aurilla Wife of John Hubbard, Who Died July 17, 1844. Aged 49.
In Memory of the Revd John Hubbard A. M. Pastor of the Church in Meriden Who died Nov. 18th 1786 Aet. 60. He was a rational and serious Christian Exemplary for Gravity Integrity Piety and Benevolence. He was an able Minister of the New Testament and Beloved By all his Flock For his Faithful ness and apostolic Diligence In the Work of the Ministry and for the Prudence Kindness & Humanity Which adorned his manners and rendered him a most excellent Pastor.
Mrs Mary Hubbard relict of the reverend John Hubbard died 2d March 1806 having that day completed her 70th year An early Christian profession was adorned by her living to Christ With a rare tenderness of conscience she kept in view the glory of God in all the duties of her relations and conditions
Remarking the providence which numbereth the hairs of our heads she improved by every incident. The comforts of vital piety which she sensibly enjoyed were subject to intervals of extreme mental darkness Light is sown for the righteous
Mrs. Eunice, Wife of John Hubbard died March 25, 1837 Aged 39 years in death She was supported by a christian hope Also James their son died March 12, 1829 Aged 5 Months.
Erected to the Memory of Mrs Sarah Hull
wife of Mr. Aaron Hull who died Sept.
22d A. D. 1807 AE. 56 years.
In Memory of Mr. Miles Hull
who died April 24th
A. D. 1801,
in the 31th year of his Age.
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EARLY HISTORY.
In Memory of Deacon Isaac Hubbard Who died July 5, 1806 in the 44th year of his age The ornament of a meek and quiet spirit a conscience void of offence and attention to the duties of every relation rendered him a general respect Faith and hope gave him victory over death Mark the upright His end is peace
Also of Mrs Deborah Wife of Mr. Miles Hull who died Oct. 3Ist A. D. 1802, in the 26th year of her Age.
In Memory of Isaac Hubbard son of Deac. Isaac & Mrs. Jane Hubbard Who died Feb. 17th A. D. 1812 AE. 22 years He was supported in Death by a christian hope
John Hubbard Died July 21, 1862. AE. 70.
Amasa Ives died Dec. 13 1817 Aged 73 Rebecca his wife died at Sullivan (N. Y.) Sept. 12, 1826 Aged 71.
Erected In memory of Mr. Cornelius Hull who died at Jamaica on Long Island in the State of New York Sept. 6th A. D. 1805 in his 35th year Also Mariah Daugh of Cornelius & Susannah Hull died Sept. IIth A. D. 1802 in her 2d. year.
Erected to the Memory of Capt .. Bezaleel Ives who died Nov. 24, 1798 Aged 72. In early Life he became a follower of Jesus & through Life supported the character of a faithfull friend a Kind husban and an affectionate parent and died in the lively hope of future bliss. The Memory of the Just is blessed.
In Memory of Mrs. Hannah Ives wife of Capt. Bezaleel Ives who died March 2Ist. A. D. 1815 in her 84th year
Sure of endless joys possessing Sin and death had lost their power Future prospects rich in blessings Cheered her last departing hour
John Ives Born July 4, 1729. Died Feb. 1816. Father of Othniel, Titus, and Ten Other Children.
In Memory of Mr. Gideon Ives Who died January 31 A. D .1777 In 57 Year of His Age.
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A CENTURY OF MERIDEN.
Marilla, Wife of Jesse Ives. Died Oct. 12, 1865, AE. 85.
In Memory of Elias Y. Ives who died Oct. 19, 1829, in his 24th. year.
Erected in Memory of Jerusha late wife of Isaac Ives of Danbury who died of a consumption on the 18 day of August A. D. 1795 Aged 23 years.
In Memory of Jesse Ives Who Died, Feb. 12, 1836. Aged 61.
Hear Lies Interrd Sa- cred to Memory the Body of Mrs Mary Ives the late Amiable & Virtuous Con sort to Mr John Ives she Closed her Eyes in deth Febry ye 15th A. D. 1788 In The 46th Year of her Age
Why do we mourn Departing friends Or shake at Death's alarms Tis but the Voice that Jesus sends To Call them to his Arms.
Titus Ives Esq. died March 12 1834 Aet 50.
Watch thee therefore for ye know not what hour your Lord doth come
Matt. XXIV. 12.
In Memory of Rosetta Ives Wife of Dea. Othniel Ives Who died March 3d 1833 Aged 36 years.
In Memory of Mr. Timothy Ives who died Jan. 10th. A. D. 1812 AE. LXXX. years The strong know that they must die Beneath the clods there dust must lie They'll have no share in all thats done Beneath the circle of the sun.
Sarah Ives Wife of Mr. Othnial Ives died Nov. 24, A. D. 1814 Aet. 32 y'rs Also an infant Aet. 4 days
May we who survive consider that no age is exempt from death Our Life is ever on the wing And death is ever nigh The moment when our lives begin Ye all begin to die.
Erected to the memory of Dea. Othniel Ives Who died Nov. 22, 1829 aged. 52.
Susan L. daughter of Titus & Lodema Ive's died June 14, 1833 aged 12 years Go home my friends dry up your tears Here I must lie till Christ appears.
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In Memory of Capt. Samuel Ives who died Oct. 18th 1803 AE. 52
Universally Lamented as an active friend to Christianity and public Good & in the comfortable hope & prospect of immortal blessedness beyond the grave. Thy Powr alone, O faith can death deform Break all his Darts and all his fierce ness charm
In Memory of Cornelia Wife of Elias Y. Ives. who died Nov. 21, 1827, Aet. 19 years 7 Months and 20 days A blooming flower thus early cut down in the morning of usefulness is a lesson to her associates Be ye also ready.
In Memory of Mr. Aaron Johnson Who died Sept. 2d A. D. 1808 in his 40th year In the comfortable hope of eternal Life.
Sacred to the Memory of Aaron Johnson son of Aaron and Rebecca Johnson who died Oct. 7, A. D. 1826 AE. 18 years Remember now thy Creator in the days of thy youth This monument is erected . by his two youngest Sisters.
In Memory of Mr. Israel Johnson. Who died March 21, A. D. 1820, in his 72d year. Take comfort christians when your friends
In Jesus fall asleep Their better being never ends Then why dejected weep.
Huldah Wife of Israel Johnson, Died Jan. 10, 1850, AE. 96.
Sacred to the Memory of Francis King Esq. Who died May II, 1837 : Aged 40 years.
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